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Killing the Badge (1999)
independent scene
I saw this movie a while back and I also happen to know the creator of the movie. Yes, the movie was bad but didn't have to be. I think in the hands of a good writer the story could have been made into a great movie. I think with the right actors and a good director, it would have been good. To me that was the shame of it all. I just saw a potentially great product and a kick for the independent industry just become a waste. The budget was said to be a million dollars but this movie could have been made with a third of that. I just think it is the classic and frequent example of what is seen in the independent scene. They try to be everything in a movie yet wouldn't work for the necessary experience (yet criticize the veterans!!)and aren't secure enough to stick to one role in a movie or set. The end result - always a bad movie and yes i am in the independent scene and have seen the necessary, uncalled for and unproven ego. In the end a busted career and a harder chance for another independent to raise money.
War of the Worlds (2005)
poor believable, poor third act, poor character development
I just rented and watched this and the experience made me for the first time to post my comments. I don't know if I have been more disappointed and confused by a movie as to let me post something. OK, to touch on a few. What was the son's motivation in the story? Why would he want to neglect his sister just to look at Aliens? "If you love me, you'll let me go?" That statement just made me wonder if I had missed something. Coupled with that his character at the end comes out of the house and no one wonders what kind of selfishness will make him leave his sister with a father he feels is irresponsible. More on that scene - Tom's ex-wife's house was in excellent condition and everyone calm and rational while aliens are everywhere, even though dying. Why not have a crumbled house and the people emerging from the rubble wounded, dirty and scared? The end was the most anti-climatic I had even seem. In fact when the movie was going on I asked aloud how the third act will conclude considering the relative strength of the first two. Then suddenly it ends. Flat, dry and oh so disappointing. (I am still confused on why this screenplay was shot with such a poor third act) To make matters worse, Tom Cruise character has to start saving the day. Suddenly he blows up an alien and has the military listening to him. What I laughed at was how when the first man got sucked into the tripod, nobody tried to pull him out but immediately Tom Cruise went in, everyone suddenly has the courage to wake up from their shocked stupor and pull. I think Mr. Spielberg is a great filmmaker and as an aspiring filmmaker, I greatly admire him but I know this wasn't a very good piece and maybe, just maybe to maintain the integrity of a story, having a conclusion that isn't Hollywood packaged should be a risk, he'll enjoy taking in the future. There are so many filmmakers emerging, the last thing I want are people getting tired of his work because of the predictable and syrupy ending.