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Panic 9-1-1: I Need You to Put the Gun Down (2012)
Season 1, Episode 1
5/10
Bad advice?
15 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
First episode, first case. Young woman with her 8-year-old son barricades herself in a closet with a gun. They tell her to put the gun down. Are you kidding me? There's a man coming in to do who knows what to you and your child and they want you to put the gun down? The answer is no!

Second episode, a young man comes in with an AR-15, and starts to load it. Their statement on the show is that the AR-15 shoots up to 450 bullets per minute. Even with a bump stock, the absolute best you're going to get is 400 bullets per minute, and this was back in the '90s. Bump stocks weren't a thing. So we're talking 45 bullets per minute. I understand that they're going to have a bias, but that's a huge bias and it's just plain a lie. I hate it when shows do that.
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9/10
An incredible movie on multiple levels!
16 April 2008
This movie will be enjoyed by any Jet Li or Jackie Chan fans, certainly. The cinematography is wonderful, with stunning views, excellent use of CGI without overdoing it, and decent acting. Jet Li plays his role marvelously, and the continuity of the various plot themes is fantastic. There are subtleties to this movie that will require multiple viewings to catch! Pros include the acting and scenery, and the way language is dealt with. The only con is that the viewing I attended was a bit rough around the edges, with a couple of minor bobbles in editing and film quality. I'm sure this will be corrected in the final production for the theaters, though! Overall, this is a good action/fantasy movie. For those who like the "chop suey" kung fu flicks, this will be a blast from the past. Jackie Chan shows off his unique style of martial arts, while keeping the laughs rolling. Jet Li is NOT playing the 'baddie' for a change, and has a surprisingly entertaining role in this film. There isn't a lot of wire work in this film, and what is done on wires is done judiciously.

A must-see film for this summer!
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