Had a chance to view it this week with only the trailer as a guide as to what I was about to see. It turned out to be mildly better than I was anticipating. Mark Wahlberg brought a comical element that worked with the overall story with Denzel basically being the straight man throughout. Denzel plays his role smoothly with a slight sarcastic comedic side. I thought they both played off each other very well to keep you intrigued with the ongoing twisting plot. Good to see James Edward Olmos after a long absence from the big screen. Always be LT. Castillo from Miami Vice fame to me. Don't base your opinion on the trailer as I had. Worth a look.
Reviews
6 Reviews
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
(2002)
A Little too much slow-mo!
16 September 2002
Ballistic Ecks Vs. Sever is very artistically shot but the use of slow-motion becomes a little tiring half way through the film.
The story revolves around Retired FBI agent Ecks(Banderas) and ex-operative Agent Sever(Liu) both with a seperate agenda involving the same man(Henry). If you like slo-mo and pyro-techniques then go see this film because they love using them!
The film is entertaining enough to keep you in your seat for the 90 minutes its on the screen. Both Lucy Liu and Antonio have been better but this is not meant to be an oscar candidate, but more a high-energy Matrix-like ride for a hour and a half!
The story revolves around Retired FBI agent Ecks(Banderas) and ex-operative Agent Sever(Liu) both with a seperate agenda involving the same man(Henry). If you like slo-mo and pyro-techniques then go see this film because they love using them!
The film is entertaining enough to keep you in your seat for the 90 minutes its on the screen. Both Lucy Liu and Antonio have been better but this is not meant to be an oscar candidate, but more a high-energy Matrix-like ride for a hour and a half!
Barbershop
(2002)
Better than expected.
21 August 2002
I know the premise to this film seems like you have seen it before, but Ice Cube does a great job to bring feeling to story we "have" seen before. Ice Cube stars as "Calvin" the disgruntled owner of a Barbershop he took over for his departed Father. Calvin is always in a state of thinking he can do better than the Barbershop.
There are some good characters in this film starting with Cedric the Entertainer as "Eddie" the wise Barbershop veteran with "interesting" views on African-American history. Ice Cube carries the show in what is his best work since Higher Learning.
There are some good characters in this film starting with Cedric the Entertainer as "Eddie" the wise Barbershop veteran with "interesting" views on African-American history. Ice Cube carries the show in what is his best work since Higher Learning.
S1m0ne
(2002)
Pleasant surprise
26 July 2002
This film for me was a pleasant surprise. I hadn't heard much fanfare about the film prior but after seeing it I was glad to see a much healthier looking Al Pacino in a lighter hearted role. The film itself pokes fun at the whole Hollywood film machine in general. There are some great little moments in the film between Catherine Keener and Al Pacino. Elias Koteas is great in an all too brief scene. Go and see it if not for a good laugh but to see a younger looking Al Pacino!
Jalla! Jalla!
(2000)
Good Stuff!
3 May 2002
In all the mindless Hollywood schlock its nice to be able to laugh at a well put together smaller market Swedish film. The characters are funny without being over the top and its nice to see a difference of culture from another perspective other than North America vs. whoever.
Go see it and have a good laugh.
Go see it and have a good laugh.
Pearl Harbor
(2001)
Cliche Dictionary
17 July 2001
I never thought it possible of having every traditional movie cliche in one film but Pearl Harbor has put that to rest! This movie above all other movies had the promise and material to be upheld as an epic but failed in all attempts.
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