bjornjohren Reviews

Iron Man 2 (2010)

I like it... a lot

[10/10 · 29 April 2010]

I went to the premiere last night and maybe it's because I've just discussed the movie with some friends that I'm still excited about it, but I truly enjoyed it. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll only state that there's old,new and more depth. That said I may be a bit on the generous side regarding my score, but it contains some of my favorite actors and the performances to go along with it.

Downey Jr performance is excellent and Rourke(!) is still a hero, though my Russian is much better. ;) The incredibly beautiful ladies in this movie are as stated. One thing I thought was a pity was that Scarlett Johansson could've been given more time on the big screen, but maybe next movie will sort that out.

I'm not one to criticize the directors vision and I won't, seeing as it's like the last movie, but more fun stuff. The Stark character has some funny moments that you don't want to end. Cheadle and Downey seems to have a chemistry that really works, but it may be good performances (what acting is all about).

Marvel action at its best and yes... I'm easily amused.

Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

Historical epic thing

[7/10 · 8 May 2005]

I liked this movie because it contained more than the usual underdog versus big dog(?)-sequence. There are several levels to this movie so that everyone get their own favorite part. If you don't like history, be it European, Christian or whatever you should probably just put the old Lord of the Rings DVD into the (you guessed it) DVD-player and watch that (trilogy) again. However if you like a movie that actually brings forth some of the truth (of that period)then this is it. Don't you just love crusades. Okay, that was the comment for the movie itself but I would also like to comment on the acting. I don't really know why, but I'm a big fan of Jeremy Irons' acting though he doesn't play that large a role in this movie. One person who does play a large role and thankfully does it well is Lego... sorry... Orlando Bloom. It's his best performance yet, well it's better than in the trilogy at least, but being casted as a blacksmith who turns into a hero person several times (two times so far + one in the making) may not be the best thing. But what do I know, I'm no cynical reviewer who gets paid to watch movie. I actually have to wait until the movie is released and then I have to pay to get a ticket thus I choose movies that I believe i'd like.