Doing the netflix thing again, so I've been watching some movies lately. Here's the lowdown for you movie gurus...
The Island - I give it a 7 (out of 10)
Visually interesting, good plot, decent story line. Acting wasn't bad, not great. Some cool spots how they tied the story line together. Ending dragged just a bit. Definitely worth the cost of a rental.
Sahara - I give it a 6.
Kind of a modern day James Bond. Fun movie with some clever writing in places. Penelope Cruz isn't good looking enough to carry the movie, fortunately, she only has to until the action gets going. A fun movie, but nothing earth shattering. Worth renting.
Godsend - I give it a 6
Right on the very edge of being a great movie... just needed a little more umph in the suspense category. In places, I was really into it, but at other times it seemed to drag just a bit. Acting is good (with the exception of Rebecca Romijn Stamos), concept is cool, storyline is good. Worth renting.
National Treasure - I give it a 7
Very Indiana Jones-ish. Casual fans of american history will find it interesting. The chick is beautiful, especially once she lets her hair down after getting all decked out. I'm not a fan of Nicolas Cage, but he didn't bother me much in this movie (though he clearly can't run, which makes the chase scene drag somewhat). A long movie, but snippets of history are woven in with the action to keep things movign along. I enjoyed it, definitely worth renting.
The Island - I give it a 7 (out of 10)
Visually interesting, good plot, decent story line. Acting wasn't bad, not great. Some cool spots how they tied the story line together. Ending dragged just a bit. Definitely worth the cost of a rental.
Sahara - I give it a 6.
Kind of a modern day James Bond. Fun movie with some clever writing in places. Penelope Cruz isn't good looking enough to carry the movie, fortunately, she only has to until the action gets going. A fun movie, but nothing earth shattering. Worth renting.
Godsend - I give it a 6
Right on the very edge of being a great movie... just needed a little more umph in the suspense category. In places, I was really into it, but at other times it seemed to drag just a bit. Acting is good (with the exception of Rebecca Romijn Stamos), concept is cool, storyline is good. Worth renting.
National Treasure - I give it a 7
Very Indiana Jones-ish. Casual fans of american history will find it interesting. The chick is beautiful, especially once she lets her hair down after getting all decked out. I'm not a fan of Nicolas Cage, but he didn't bother me much in this movie (though he clearly can't run, which makes the chase scene drag somewhat). A long movie, but snippets of history are woven in with the action to keep things movign along. I enjoyed it, definitely worth renting.
