MickyG333
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6.8 stars.
A tale begging to be told about a poor woman and her little girl all alone, homeless and desperate. A bad cop commits an abominable act, a young man (seems older and wiser), has just been released from prison, served a seven year sentence for a crime we don't know anything about until it's revealed near the end of the film. His father (Gibson) has waited for his release and he's happy his son is back. There are men who want the ex-con's life for what he did those years ago (whatever that was) and they take out their anger on him. Eventually, the young mother has a chance encounter with the ex-convict, things get dramatic, and a shocking reveal happens. A lot transpires in the last twenty minutes and the credits roll following a very poignant and somewhat joyful and fulfilling conclusion.
I found this to be endearing and dramatic, albeit a bit lengthy. It's a very slow burn, so I found myself losing interest just a little, but I stayed the course. The story could have been told in 90 minutes, but that's okay. I was touched, although it's not the type of film I desire to see again anytime soon, but it's highly recommended for a one time viewing.
A tale begging to be told about a poor woman and her little girl all alone, homeless and desperate. A bad cop commits an abominable act, a young man (seems older and wiser), has just been released from prison, served a seven year sentence for a crime we don't know anything about until it's revealed near the end of the film. His father (Gibson) has waited for his release and he's happy his son is back. There are men who want the ex-con's life for what he did those years ago (whatever that was) and they take out their anger on him. Eventually, the young mother has a chance encounter with the ex-convict, things get dramatic, and a shocking reveal happens. A lot transpires in the last twenty minutes and the credits roll following a very poignant and somewhat joyful and fulfilling conclusion.
I found this to be endearing and dramatic, albeit a bit lengthy. It's a very slow burn, so I found myself losing interest just a little, but I stayed the course. The story could have been told in 90 minutes, but that's okay. I was touched, although it's not the type of film I desire to see again anytime soon, but it's highly recommended for a one time viewing.
6.6 stars.
While I wouldn't bother seeing this again, due to the lack of superior quality, it's absolutely BETTER than 4.1/10. I don't usually bother with movies that are less than 5.0, but I had a hunch this might not be as lame as people say.
First of all, 'Agent Game' is a fairly big production -- sources estimate between $20-$40 million, and it looks expensive, although the soundtrack could use some work. While some of the music was good, some was a bit over-synthesized and fake and simply not good (I don't know how else to describe it).
People are also saying it doesn't have an ending. It most certainly does. The beginning of the film is the ending and they tie it together nicely.
It's the story of secret agents on two separate assignments taking place several weeks apart (this is where the audience may be confused). The timelines are difficult to follow if you don't watch the first several minutes and pay half attention. Basically, one group of agents is on an assignment somewhere overseas to interrogate a supposedly bad man who runs a corrupt organization. Weeks later, another group of agents is on site in Europe to infiltrate and capture enemy spies or criminals. I'm not totally certain of this operation, because some of the dialogue was not easy to follow -- lacking flow -- which explains why some reviewers were disappointed. The important thing to note is that these two ops happen weeks apart, even though the film doesn't differentiate between them in a customary fashion.
The grand theme of the story is to show us that the U. S. government betrays its human assets. The plot shows us how the agents are interconnected, and eventually meet. There isn't much else to it. Although it may seem a bit confusing, it's actually very easy to follow. The agents are left to fend for themselves and in doing so, they can't trust anyone around them or their superiors. It's a cutthroat game, an "Agent Game" if you will.
The glaring deficiencies are in the music and dialogue and the direction is also somewhat lacking. It's hard to explain, but sometimes it feels like a b-movie when it need not, and that's just laziness or inexperience. The dialogue, which is often cheesy and elementary, is cringe more often than is permissable for a reputable film. I suppose if it had more clever conversations and an accomplished composer, this would be a mainstream favorite amongst spy thriller fans.
It does not lack for action as there is an abundance of bullets and explosions throughout, and these are not b-rated effects, they are excellent.
Finally, the acting is good enough. Each performer did their best to make it work, and it looks tight, even with the rudimentary script. Even Gibson's lines were a bit rudimentary, but he went along with it like a trooper. I can imagine him saying to the scriptwriter and director: "Whatever works, this is your movie, not mine, I just work here."
While I wouldn't bother seeing this again, due to the lack of superior quality, it's absolutely BETTER than 4.1/10. I don't usually bother with movies that are less than 5.0, but I had a hunch this might not be as lame as people say.
First of all, 'Agent Game' is a fairly big production -- sources estimate between $20-$40 million, and it looks expensive, although the soundtrack could use some work. While some of the music was good, some was a bit over-synthesized and fake and simply not good (I don't know how else to describe it).
People are also saying it doesn't have an ending. It most certainly does. The beginning of the film is the ending and they tie it together nicely.
It's the story of secret agents on two separate assignments taking place several weeks apart (this is where the audience may be confused). The timelines are difficult to follow if you don't watch the first several minutes and pay half attention. Basically, one group of agents is on an assignment somewhere overseas to interrogate a supposedly bad man who runs a corrupt organization. Weeks later, another group of agents is on site in Europe to infiltrate and capture enemy spies or criminals. I'm not totally certain of this operation, because some of the dialogue was not easy to follow -- lacking flow -- which explains why some reviewers were disappointed. The important thing to note is that these two ops happen weeks apart, even though the film doesn't differentiate between them in a customary fashion.
The grand theme of the story is to show us that the U. S. government betrays its human assets. The plot shows us how the agents are interconnected, and eventually meet. There isn't much else to it. Although it may seem a bit confusing, it's actually very easy to follow. The agents are left to fend for themselves and in doing so, they can't trust anyone around them or their superiors. It's a cutthroat game, an "Agent Game" if you will.
The glaring deficiencies are in the music and dialogue and the direction is also somewhat lacking. It's hard to explain, but sometimes it feels like a b-movie when it need not, and that's just laziness or inexperience. The dialogue, which is often cheesy and elementary, is cringe more often than is permissable for a reputable film. I suppose if it had more clever conversations and an accomplished composer, this would be a mainstream favorite amongst spy thriller fans.
It does not lack for action as there is an abundance of bullets and explosions throughout, and these are not b-rated effects, they are excellent.
Finally, the acting is good enough. Each performer did their best to make it work, and it looks tight, even with the rudimentary script. Even Gibson's lines were a bit rudimentary, but he went along with it like a trooper. I can imagine him saying to the scriptwriter and director: "Whatever works, this is your movie, not mine, I just work here."
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