April 26, 2012 in GENRES
SAFE
RYAN: It’s got the makings of the quintessential boy movie but when it’s done right, we love them, don’t we?
CAROLINE: Absolutely! We both certainly enjoyed Crank with Jason Statham a few years back. How’s this one?
RYAN: I’d say I enjoyed it just as much. This movie is awesome.
CAROLINE: Oh nice, Break it down for me.
RYAN: Jason’s great. I mean, he’s just this side of being a terrible actor. He does scowl-acting. But it just doesn’t matter. He’s hot and charming and it all works for him. Honey, he’s a star.
CAROLINE: [laughs’ You don’t have to convince me. Who else is in it?
RYAN: There’s a young girl in this, Catherine Chan, with a sizable role and she’s so good. This film required quite a bit from her and she stepped up to the plate.
CAROLINE: How are all the fight scenes?
RYAN: Really good. There isn’t anything too crazy-new but there are a few moments that are shocking and you can’t help but react to them.
CAROLINE: That’s cool. I wasn’t thinking this movie was must see based on the trailer.
RYAN: I wasn’t either but it kinda is. The plot is really intricate and requires attention but not the kind that’s frustrating or confusing. The story does take a couple turns later in the film which require suspension of disbelief but it’s a movie. I never mind making those leaps.
CAROLINE: That’s fair as long as it’s not too cheesy.
RYAN: I didn’t think so. This movie is really cool, intense, exciting, fast-paced…
CAROLINE: Keep going. You’re on a roll.
RYAN: [laughs’ I’m done. It’s just a really quick, great action movie. As ever, I just wanna be engaged and entertained and this movie really sucked me in. If you like action and some fighting, this one’s a winner.
— RATING —
