There are moments where the action threatens to become enjoyable or a chase scene surprises. Those moments are mirages, however, and things peter out into a disappointing and confusing film with little to recommend it.
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The MVP is truly Rafael Petardi as the clueless policeman on Carmen’s trail, Chase Devineaux.
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Cruise is his reliable self, getting younger by the day because of his alien DNA and/or deal with Satan and/or ability to time travel.
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It’s at pains to tell us that he only thinks he’s a rogue, but deep down is simply too darn nice…
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This film is constructed with incredible precision, and the direction is on point too. It’s just such a shame it’s wrapped up in such a banal story.
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As you can imagine, it’s the cinematographer who is the true star here, and it is only fair that Sturla Brandth Grøvlen gets the first crew credit.
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I don’t know if they were aiming for lovable rogue, career criminal desperately trying to go straight or regular joe, but it simply doesn’t work.
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There is not one single sympathetic character, and everyone’s so dishonest that there’s no one to root for. I felt detached for the entire duration, simply watching these reprehensible people lie, cheat and steal their way through the plot.
Rating: Hoopla Factor: Continue reading American Hustle
The tone of Get the Gringo is a little inconsistent. It’s light hearted and over the top, yet also features moments of sadistic violence. This kind of paradox doesn’t sit well with me. Although ultra violence is often a hallmark of films of this nature, I never particularly liked it when such moments feature in close proximity to comedy.
Rating: Hoopla Factor: Continue reading Get The Gringo
600 Kilos of Pure Gold has its moments, and the quality of the cinematography, excellent locations and admirable production values can’t be denied. It’s just a pity that the script soon has our characters randomly going off the deep end for no explicable reason.
Rating: Hoopla Factor: Continue reading 600 Kilos of Pure Gold