straterpatrick
Lifetime Total
1+
IMDb Member
22 years
Reviews
Edison (2005)
The most inconsistent movie I have ever seen.
Edison Force is so very inconsistent. Not just the plot but everything from the acting to editing, special effects, casting and even the score. The vast range between the quality levels is something I don't think I have ever seen. There are some scenes that would fit nicely in a Michael Mann movie and others that looked like a made-for-TV (or DVD) Uwe Boll film.
A good example is Timberlake whose acting is really all over the map. Sometimes really good, other times horrible with a lot of okay mixed in. Sometimes you really think he might pull it off only to be disappointed in the next scene.
Freeman and LL Cool J were fine but Spacey just looked bored.
It really seemed like they started off great and then everyone just lost interest. The last third of the movie goes right to the crapper and you really know things are bad when somehow a flamethrower is introduced for some cheep (very cheep) thrills.
Overall I would say that the movie is worth watching if you are a fan of the actors and this genre of film but only as a study of how wildly the quality of a film can vary from scene to scene.
A good example is Timberlake whose acting is really all over the map. Sometimes really good, other times horrible with a lot of okay mixed in. Sometimes you really think he might pull it off only to be disappointed in the next scene.
Freeman and LL Cool J were fine but Spacey just looked bored.
It really seemed like they started off great and then everyone just lost interest. The last third of the movie goes right to the crapper and you really know things are bad when somehow a flamethrower is introduced for some cheep (very cheep) thrills.
Overall I would say that the movie is worth watching if you are a fan of the actors and this genre of film but only as a study of how wildly the quality of a film can vary from scene to scene.
Panic Room (2002)
Wow... David Fincher does it again.
David Fincher is an incredible director. Panic Room was an amazing film. I have not been this excited about a movie for a long time. David Fincher has really shown his understanding of fear in this movie. Not just horror but real dread and terror. All the elements of this movie: music, cinematography, lighting... everything creates a wonderfully suspenseful story that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last second. I would recommend Panic Room to anyone who likes David Fincher movies and who loves a great scare!