2 of 3 people found this review helpful
What I loved most: Action sets
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is filled with amazing special effects and practically non-stop action. Since it has action from the start to the finish, you cannot expect other things to be injected into this mindless entertaining movie other than special effects. Some of the action sets are stunning yet very cartoon. I enjoyed Stephen Sommers' movies including the recent Van Helsing. His movies though lacked of a proper story line are at least interesting to look at.
The story: There is not much of a story, if you want a story, it is a race between the good and the bad. Duke and his friend,Ripcord join the mysterious G.I. Joe. Yes, there are some lame lines and some lame jokes made by Marlon Wayans, a guy who cannot stop cracking jokes even if there are some serious things going on. As you have seen in the trailers, this is practically filled with non-stop cartoon special effects, action and gadgets and cleavage too. This will not go well with critic. Critics hate movies like this.
Overall: As stated, it is the last of this year's summer blockbuster, enjoy it. This is one of the movies you either like or hate it. I like its over-the-top action, with things flying and exploding even this year Transformers 2 could not do. You want great fun, catch this. Bring on the sequel.
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What I loved most: The action sets, the robots
The most anticipated movie is here! It is loud, explosive and noisy. Transformers 2, in short, is very entertaining with big robots smashing one another. It is also intense and epic especially at the last battle scene. Michael Bay does what he do best. Big explosions, more bigger explosions and the biggest explosions. Transformers 2 is a non-stop action fun romp where you just have to sit and wait for it to unfold. You do not need to do anything else, like thinking and pointing out goofs.
Story: It is almost like the first one where story is just hidden in the amounts of explosions and CGI robots. But in Transformers, why do I care about plots that are intelligent? I am watching it for robots smashing each other. That is one thing a critic is never going to know. If Transformers has a twisted, dark and complex plot and the robots just appearing in a few scenes, it won't be called Transformers. Transformers means fun, explosions and robots. The music is even epic. Explosions are cool. The cast are hot. The director is insane.
Overall: It is a good summer movie. Take a break from watching the usual genres, and watch something different. What is not fun seeing robots destroying everything in their path? Let see if G.I Joe is as successful as Transformers. Maybe not.
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What I loved most: Intense battle scenes
I have not even watch any of the Star Trek movies, not the 2003 movie. But it is J.J Abrams that makes me interested in the reboot/remake. His previous movie, Mission Impossible 3, is good and is the best of the trilogy. His latest effort, Star Trek, is not bad either. There is drama, there is fast-paced action and there is amazing special effects. J.J Abrams is famous for producing TV series, Lost, and the shaky Cloverfield.
The story: The origin of Star Trek. It reaches out to everyone whether fan or not. Reboots/remakes are usually different from the original, this is something people need to accept while watching them in order to enjoy or like them. There are many successful reboots like Batman, Hulk and now Star Trek. Now the story goes at a fast pace. Especially for those who are watching Star Trek for the first time. There is enough suspense and when it comes to action, it is purely intensity. The action scenes are breath-taking, fast-paced and are moving in a frenetic way. The music is epic too.
Overall: Yeah, I don't know whether it is a good reboot but it is definitely a good adventure movie and worth the watch. Those interested in the origin of the Star Trek should catch. J.J Abrams' fans should catch this too. Star Trek's fans will catch this one. If there is a sequel, it should be up in my must-watch movies.
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What I loved most: Action scenes
What I really hated: A bit short
All of X-men movies are pretty enjoyable and entertaining. The recent movie, X-men 3 is loud and entertaining at best. Now comes X-men origins: Wolverine is a prequel. It does its job to entertain people with its brutal and intense fight/action scenes and people will be engaged in the warped and mixed feeling of the mutants especially Wolverine. He has a tragic past that makes people feel sorry for him. We get the ruthless Victor Creed, who is known as Sabretooth, not being as cold-hearted as I thought. I am not familiarised with X-men or their origins, I have only watched the movies but i do know that X-men is one of the most popular Marvel comic.
The story: Everything has its own past. Logan known as Wolverine is happy living his life working as a lumberjack and seeing his girlfriend everyday. Until then, William Stryker comes and destroy their life. Wolverine becomes revengeful. I can't spoil the twists and turns or major story plot to those who are not familiarised with the story. The pace moves briskly. It is action-packed with some explosive action and also packed with mutants like well-know Gambit and Deadpool.
Overall: It is not as bad as what some people say and it is also not as good as what other people say. But it is somewhere in the middle where you can enjoy watching it. Those who are not familiarised with the Wolverine's origins and want to know should catch this. Those who cannot get enough of X-men movies should be able to enjoy this or not. It is not the best or the worst marvel comic movie.
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
What I loved most: Car chase/racing scenes
What I really hated: Not enough of car chase scenes
With the biggest budget in the Fast and Furious series, you can expect longer car chase scenes and see more cars crashing into each other. This seems to be the proper sequel to 2001 movie with all of the original cast. Yeah, this seems to be the best of the series. It has some of the best car chase scenes in the movies and the story is thrilling with suspense.
The story: This has an actual story that manages to thrill unlike the previous sequel. Paul Walker and Vin Diesel are back to lead in the movie. Can't say much about the story, but it does pack some thrills and suspense with car racing/chasing scenes. There is nothing special about the story but it is at least entertaining and thrilling. Those who just get the thrill in seeing beautiful and sexy cars being smashed, this one don't disappoint. Cars toppling onto each other, cars smashing into each other. Plus there are hot babes. Looks good, right?
Overall: Those who love the Fast and Furious series should obviously catch this one. Those who love car racing movies, this one don't disappoint. Those who love to see cars smashing each other and find that there are not many movies recently doing that, this one shall thrill you. I enjoyed it for the story and car chase scenes and nothing more.
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What I loved most: Fight scenes, the music
What I really hated: Chris Klein's lame acting
There are people saying that this is the worst movie ever, obviously they have not seen the recent spoof movies and some movies made by Uwe Boll. Street fighter: the legend of Chun-Li is actually entertaining, it has actually some great music to follow the story and from my point, it makes the movie more entertaining. Acting is not that good especially Chris Klein. The fighting scenes are not that bad, though they do have some confusing stunts. It is based on the popular fighting game.
The story: Chun-Li's father was kidnapped by some bad guys who are Bison and Barog. Few years later, she sets out a journey to find her father. The cops led by Charlie Nash and Maya. Blah, the story is typical. Fight scenes are slotted in between the action-packed journey. Charlie Nash(Chris Klein) makes the acting unintentionally funny. Even the way he walks. One word I can describe his acting: Lame. It seems that he is bored plus he is over-acting. I got to admit that some of his looks are priceless. He makes the story less serious. But whatever it is, I was entertained.
Overall: It is not that bad as what other people commented on it. If you want an enjoyable movie, leave your brain at home. Don't take this movie seriously. If you do that, you will be groaning all the way plus it may seem to you that you are sitting there for more than 2 hours. This is the first video-game adaptation for the year. Be prepared for more are coming.
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