BrianSez's Review

Summary - OK 2.5

This post apocalyptic tale opens with high drama, but ends up dark, moody, and overly slow. Too bad, because the story has merit, survival of the good guys under threat of cannibalizm. One never had much of a chance to get to know any of the characters – good guys or bad guys, and many of the scenes were inexplicable – at least to me. The ending makes sense and is pleasant – but you really had to work hard to stay with it getting there.

Acting - Good 3.0

A total mis-use of Robert Duval and Charleze Theron’s time – although both were great. Viggo Mortensen does well as the stoic silent type, but that shtick got old.

Film - OK 2.5

To add to my sour summary, there was a serious over use of grey tones, and a soundtrack that was ultimately sleep inducing.

Edge - Sordid 2.8

Reality - Surreal 2.9

6 Comments

• Wick Oct 30, 2010 7:37PM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  An understandable rating Bri. This is a movie that can hit reasonable reviewers differently, as the three ratings of Perfect down to OK indicate.

• Wick Dec 12, 2009 2:17PM

  Nope, don’t think I’m gonna see Lovely Bones. However, that means you’ll have a clear shot to declare the WikPik take on it…

  High on my In Theater list now is Up In The Air, Fantastic Mr. Fox and Brothers. Saw Invictus last night. Should have my review up by tomorrow.

• MJ5K Dec 12, 2009 11:26AM

  Regarding Wick’s Review
  Ah, no worries. I respect everyone’s opinion(unless I see something horrible like someone giving Transformers a 5 Perfect and Dark Knight only a 4 Great). I just loved this movie ’cause of the brilliant performances, the dialogue, and the way it brought the book to the screen.

  BTW Are you planning to see the Lovely Bones? I need to know if its worth it cuz I’m hearing mixed reviews.

• Wick Dec 12, 2009 12:26AM

  Regarding Wick’s Review
  Sorry I couldn’t give it a higher score MJ. It’s got a lot to recommend it and was often moving, so a Perfect is certainly understandable.

• MJ5K Dec 6, 2009 1:03AM

  Thnx, Wik. I love the In Theaters Now default on the movie page. I was very much surprised to see no one’s reviewed New Moon, yet. And don’t ask me to review it. My girlfriend dragged me to Twilight last year, and let me just say there is no cheese at the end of that tunnel lol

• Wick Dec 6, 2009 12:11AM

  Regarding MetalJunky5000’s Review
  Solid review MJ5K. “Viggo Mortensen’s very visible ribs” indeed. :-)

  I’m pleased to see your well conceived take. Been struggling with mine for four days. Now that I don’t have to worry about pulling it together, you can have TopPiks for the next few days.

  BTW, check out how the new Movies page defaults to In Theater movies now. Next step is for each movie to show its most trusted commentary. For ever, especially for as long as a movie is In Theaters.

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