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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,465
    CarryTheZero said:

    Kurt Russell!
    Hmm. Jonatan Mostow. What type of a thriller is it? Can you compare it to some other film?
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,465
    edited February 2023
    SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL

    Well executed, great looking and high production values. But the glue of thrills, actor's chemistry and charm isn't there. The movie could have have benefited from the roles of Jason Patrick and Sandra Bullock being reversed. Have her have to do the hero-stuff and have him be slapped around by Willem Defoe. As it is now, you are watching the whole movie with a big spotlight on a Keanu Reeves stand in, which only makes your heart grow fonder of Keanu. No matter how much Patrick runs around on a cruise ship bare-chested. And I mean, with Bullock getting $12 million to return, why not use her for something else than the damsel in distress. 


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    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    CarryTheZero said:

    Kurt Russell!
    Hmm. Jonatan Mostow. What type of a thriller is it? Can you compare it to some other film?
    Mostow did a good job with U-571 and T3, but I might be in the minority about this.

    So, Breakdown. Best to watch without a trailer. If it’s a B movie, it’s a Grade A B-movie as I like to say.

    Did a double feature last night with my son and I briefly described it to him and he said, “psychological thriller?”  It definitely is. Told him it’s a little Hitchcock in that it’s a normal Everyman kind of character who is no one special but gets pulled into something bigger. Russell is great. Character actor J. T. Walsh is in it, he’s great. 

    Some great practical stunts in it and great Arizona/Utah scenery. 90 minutes, and the world is not at stake (although Russell’s character’s world is definitely at stake). They don’t make these mid level budget thrillers much anymore. Least not this good.

    And Kurt Russell! (Sorry, I grew up on John Carpenter/Russell movies).
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470

    Part 2 of last night’s double feature. Another good B movie. LL Cool J and his end credits song (“My hand is like a shark’s fist!”)

    Actually Thomas Jane, Michael Rappaport, and LL are all great in this.
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    CarryTheZero said:

    Kurt Russell!
    Hmm. Jonatan Mostow. What type of a thriller is it? Can you compare it to some other film?
    Maybe like Arlington Road or better comparison would be The River Wild?
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470
    The Juggler said:
    CarryTheZero said:

    Kurt Russell!
    This is a classic. Almost like a B movie but I am always drawn in whenever it's on. Think I saw this in the theater too
    Totally agree. Saw it in the theater and loved it. 
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,465
    CarryTheZero said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    CarryTheZero said:

    Kurt Russell!
    Hmm. Jonatan Mostow. What type of a thriller is it? Can you compare it to some other film?
    Maybe like Arlington Road or better comparison would be The River Wild?
    Ill remember it for when I do thrillers. Planning on only watching 90s films this year. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,465
    CarryTheZero said:

    Part 2 of last night’s double feature. Another good B movie. LL Cool J and his end credits song (“My hand is like a shark’s fist!”)

    Actually Thomas Jane, Michael Rappaport, and LL are all great in this.
    Sort of overshadowed by a dodgy CGI effect or two. Bit I found it very effective. 

    RENNY HARLIN DOESN’T MISS
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470
    Definitely some bad CGI, but a great shark movie.

    Harlin! The Long Kiss Goodbye! Cliffhanger!

    I didn’t see the pirate movie. Any good?
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,465
    CarryTheZero said:
    Definitely some bad CGI, but a great shark movie.

    Harlin! The Long Kiss Goodbye! Cliffhanger!

    I didn’t see the pirate movie. Any good?
    Not a fan of the genre. But remember it as a good movie that ppl only remmeber for the being a financial flop. 

    Also did great with A Nightmare on Elm Street the fourrh part the Master of the Dream

    Have you seen Mindhunter wil Val Kilmer?
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470
    Definitely saw Dream Master back in the day. Not seen Mindhunters. Sounds interesting. I’ll check it out.

    For a second, thought you were referring to Manhunter, Michael Mann, William Peterson, and the first movie appearance of Hannibal Lector. That’s a good one too.
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,882
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    CarryTheZero said:

    Part 2 of last night’s double feature. Another good B movie. LL Cool J and his end credits song (“My hand is like a shark’s fist!”)

    Actually Thomas Jane, Michael Rappaport, and LL are all great in this.
     

    RENNY HARLIN DOESN’T MISS
    Weeeelllll....



    This weekend we rock Portland
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,401
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL

    Well executed, great looking and high production values. But the glue of thrills, actor's chemistry and charm isn't there. The movie could have have benefited from the roles of Jason Patrick and Sandra Bullock being reversed. Have her have to do the hero-stuff and have him be slapped around by Willem Defoe. As it is now, you are watching the whole movie with a big spotlight on a Keanu Reeves stand in, which only makes your heart grow fonder of Keanu. No matter how much Patrick runs around on a cruise ship bare-chested. And I mean, with Bullock getting $12 million to return, why not use her for something else than the damsel in distress. 


    Ronin's calling your name for that '98 slot. Maybe some cheesy Segal action for '91 or one of those Lethal Weapon flicks for '92.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470
    Ronin! Those car chases are pretty good.
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470
    Under Siege, Super Cop, or Universal Soldier for ‘92. 

    But if you are allowing foreign films, my choice would be Hard Boiled, by John Woo with Chow Yun-Fat.
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,816
    The Lost Boys
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,465
    CarryTheZero said:
    Definitely saw Dream Master back in the day. Not seen Mindhunters. Sounds interesting. I’ll check it out.

    For a second, thought you were referring to Manhunter, Michael Mann, William Peterson, and the first movie appearance of Hannibal Lector. That’s a good one too.
    Brian Cox > Anthony Hopkins

    If one wishes to stay clear of camp
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,465
    Poncier said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    CarryTheZero said:

    Part 2 of last night’s double feature. Another good B movie. LL Cool J and his end credits song (“My hand is like a shark’s fist!”)

    Actually Thomas Jane, Michael Rappaport, and LL are all great in this.
     

    RENNY HARLIN DOESN’T MISS
    Weeeelllll....



    As a movie, is it a miss though ?
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,470
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    CarryTheZero said:
    Definitely saw Dream Master back in the day. Not seen Mindhunters. Sounds interesting. I’ll check it out.

    For a second, thought you were referring to Manhunter, Michael Mann, William Peterson, and the first movie appearance of Hannibal Lector. That’s a good one too.
    Brian Cox > Anthony Hopkins

    If one wishes to stay clear of camp
    That’s a young Brian Cox! Being my hometown, it’s kinda funny watching the scene with Peterson’s character running down the spiral staircase in the “asylum.” They filmed at the High Museum of Art. Really works for that scene.
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,882
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Poncier said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    CarryTheZero said:

    Part 2 of last night’s double feature. Another good B movie. LL Cool J and his end credits song (“My hand is like a shark’s fist!”)

    Actually Thomas Jane, Michael Rappaport, and LL are all great in this.
     

    RENNY HARLIN DOESN’T MISS
    Weeeelllll....



    As a movie, is it a miss though ?
    One of the worst movies ever, so yeah a miss.
    This weekend we rock Portland

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