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This will probably become something I post fairly frequently, I like giving a few thoughts on films and as I try to watch at least a few per week I shouldn't have issues with coming up with content. Forbidden Kingdom (2008) This English language martial arts pic combines the basics of the Journey to the West plot with a few twists and a kid transported from the present into ancient China. The real draw for a viewer is Jackie Chan and Jet Li onscreen together. Overall I enjoyed the film - choreography is sharp, lensing is extremely pretty and the acting is reasonable. I liked the references to the HK glory days when kids in N. America were used to seeing martial arts flicks on the shelves. In the end I can't call it a great film but a very solid effort that is in no way a bad choice for a Saturday night. Wild Hogs (2007) A road trip buddy flick with John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy; Hogs offers few surprises but a reasonable turn from all involved. The real fault is the fact that a script with plenty of tension to offer about four normal guys facing down a biker gang turns into a procession of gay jokes (they are forced to share sleeping bags harhar), small town stereotypes and a copout ending. I have to admit I laughed but ideally I would have felt a few other emotions other than mild amusement - watch if bored. Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang (2005) I'd seen this a few times before but my fiance hadn't so I threw it on again. Doesn't get old after a few rewatches, dialogs just as crisp and the hardboiled plot just as much fun. I'll probably throw up these type of posts about once a week, so enjoy and until next time... happy viewing. |
