“FROM PARIS WITH LOVE” Movie reviews, et al
YOUTH IN REVOLT - Rating = O
Teenage nerd, Nick Twisp, falls in love with teen girl which leads to amateurish zany scenes and predictable script. One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. Pure garbage. Not because of language or sexual predicaments (common in all movies these days) but the poor directing, inane dialogue and pure trash for acting. This is the kind of movie that appeals to 19-year-old kids on drugs and alcohol, with nothing going for them in the world other than video games and body parts. Any professional movie rater that gave this any stars, should be fired from their jobs. We walked out after 40 minutes.
BOOK OF ELI - Rating = 8
Another apocalyptic movie about one man surviving the devastated planet long after the bomb(s). This was much better than “The Road” because it actually had a plot, a mission and a worthwhile script. Denzel Washington did a credible job (as always) as the man with a mission. It’s another long and depressing picture, but in its context, well done.
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES - Rating 6 1/2
Inspired by the true story of John Crowley, a man who defied great odds and risked his family’s future to pursue a cure for his children’s life threatening disease. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen (Keri Russell) and their three children, John (Brandon Fraser) is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford). I’ll spare the rest of the story in case you want to see it.
The best actors in the picture are the two girls that play Crowley’s daughters. From there, Ford is good, and Fraser…well…he should stick to silly thrillers like “The Mummy” and stay away from serious acting. Oscar winner, he’s not.
Inspiring story. Worth the ticket price.
FROM PARIS WITH LOVE = 8 ½
John Travolta’s best picture since “Pulp Fiction” and maybe his best ever.
This is a fast-paced spy movie, laden with stunts, guns, murder and humor. Normally, I get impatient with movies that depict gratuitous and senseless violence, but this one is an exception. Travolta plays an eccentric agent trying to teach his nerdy partner the ropes, as they razzle-dazzle fight after fight in Paris, with chases, Karate, bad guys, the girl,…the works. Half the time, I found myself bursting in laughter. Travolta is magic in this picture. If it weren’t such a spoof, he might have been nominated for an Oscar.
Probably more of a guy picture, but ladies who like action and belly laughter will like this too. Suzanne did.
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Haven’t seen it yet, but put it on my list.
Sorry g-dad. Have to disagree. Book of Eli, to me, was possibly the worst Denzel movie I ever saw. I left wishing I had seen something else
wELL, i’LL SKIP THE pARIS MOVIE, EVEN THO’ I USUALLY LIKE MOVIES WITH FOREIGN BACKGROUNDS.
I did see Extrodinary Measures and I agree, it was a very compelling story and Harrison did a great job. But, Brandon Faser sucked big time. It was like he had a flat affect, no emotion. he memorized lines and acted, but didn’t react. he definitely didn’t evoke the emotion I would suspect a better actor could have done.
I loved ‘Blind Side.’ Great true story, didn’t drag. And, fell in love with the little boy who acted as the younger brother. Great kid with fabulous potential.
I saw ‘Lovely Bones.’ It was an okay movie and worth seeing. The cinematography was great!
Mom and I went to see Crazy Hearts. jeff did do a really good job. However, the story lacked a lot. it just seemed to be a day in the life of a washed up singer. Not worth seeing.
Up In the Air was also a draggy story with George playing the part of ‘a day in the life of a traveling salesman.’ Not compelling.