Saturday, August 06, 2005
STEALTH
Featuring: Josh Lucas, Jessical Biel, Jamie Foxx
Brief Synopsis: Three top naval pilots get to fly some groovy planes and get a new wingman - an artifically engineered robot who can do things that no pilot can do. But, of course, something goes horrifically wrong...
Comments: When will people learn that artifical intelligence when struck by electricity will cause havoc? I mean, haven't we had like a million films with this sort of scenario already? (Which is, of course, the time where my brain struggles to think of any titles). Short Circuit is the only one that comes to mind but the robot actually turns out to be mankind's friend. The Terminator series was also artifical intelligence in robots but that was just human's being stupid by activating the programme and letting it be in charge of the weapons of the U.S.A.
Ok the film was better than what I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be wholly predictable but there was a slight twist which made it slightly more enjoyable. The planes look great, Jessica Biel looks great in a bikini, the blue eyes of Josh Lucas look great (as Grace tells me) oh, alright, dreamy then. The action is fast & furious with exciting missions (strangely I suspect something to do with Malaysian terroists as the censors went on a bit of cutting spree during the first mission), throw in a bit of ethics about machines fighting in war & nuclear dust and a double cross and you have the film. Oh and the obligatory love interest that you can see coming A MILE away too.
I'm trying to think if I should mention the twists but better not. Stealth was better than I expected but still not fantastic. It's fun enough for the boys with the women probably enjoying the guys and their testosterone. A little bit like an jet fighter version of The Fast & The Furious so expect about the same level of entertainment.
Things to learn from this film: Don't try to out-fly a machine!
Rating: 5.5 /10
Featuring: Josh Lucas, Jessical Biel, Jamie Foxx
Brief Synopsis: Three top naval pilots get to fly some groovy planes and get a new wingman - an artifically engineered robot who can do things that no pilot can do. But, of course, something goes horrifically wrong...
Comments: When will people learn that artifical intelligence when struck by electricity will cause havoc? I mean, haven't we had like a million films with this sort of scenario already? (Which is, of course, the time where my brain struggles to think of any titles). Short Circuit is the only one that comes to mind but the robot actually turns out to be mankind's friend. The Terminator series was also artifical intelligence in robots but that was just human's being stupid by activating the programme and letting it be in charge of the weapons of the U.S.A.
Ok the film was better than what I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be wholly predictable but there was a slight twist which made it slightly more enjoyable. The planes look great, Jessica Biel looks great in a bikini, the blue eyes of Josh Lucas look great (as Grace tells me) oh, alright, dreamy then. The action is fast & furious with exciting missions (strangely I suspect something to do with Malaysian terroists as the censors went on a bit of cutting spree during the first mission), throw in a bit of ethics about machines fighting in war & nuclear dust and a double cross and you have the film. Oh and the obligatory love interest that you can see coming A MILE away too.
I'm trying to think if I should mention the twists but better not. Stealth was better than I expected but still not fantastic. It's fun enough for the boys with the women probably enjoying the guys and their testosterone. A little bit like an jet fighter version of The Fast & The Furious so expect about the same level of entertainment.
Things to learn from this film: Don't try to out-fly a machine!
Rating: 5.5 /10
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
THE FANTASTIC FOUR
Featuring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon
Brief Synopsis: A bunch of people go up to a space station and are given amazing special powers when something exciting happens. How they cope with their powers back on earth is a what the film continues to explore.
Comments: Well I missed 'a bit' of the film due to having afternoon tea with my mum & walked in on the bit where the special powers are just about coming to.
The special effects are great. It makes all the Marvel films worth watching. And the ones that you think are rubbish actually appear somewhat useful in the film - for instance Mr. Fantastic and stretchy limbs just seem well not productive. But in the film, you go ahhhh, it might not be so rubbish after all.
What makes the comics come go life are also the storylines and this one explored all the different people coming to terms with their respective powers. The storyline was quite basic but varied enough because of the fact that there were 5 different characters (also a bit sterotyped but life is like that). My brother loved The Invisible Woman and she is indeed rather attractive with her idealistic big sister/love interest role - do super heros wear such low cut tops though? It was also nice to finally know what Doctor Doom's special power was apart from wearing a mask too.
The film itself is ok. A bit of a no-brainer but with enough fed storylines to keep the kids happy with the special effects for the adults. I would expect a lot more out of the sequel though as this really does just feel like a warm up for something bigger. So don't go expecting anything special but just a simple McDonald's-esque film (but better than the rubbish toys they give you with the Happy Meal).
Things to learn from this film: When you say you will love your partner regardless of any situation, you should be careful in case he goes into space & returns looking like a big piece of rock.
Rating: 5.5 /10
Featuring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon
Brief Synopsis: A bunch of people go up to a space station and are given amazing special powers when something exciting happens. How they cope with their powers back on earth is a what the film continues to explore.
Comments: Well I missed 'a bit' of the film due to having afternoon tea with my mum & walked in on the bit where the special powers are just about coming to.
The special effects are great. It makes all the Marvel films worth watching. And the ones that you think are rubbish actually appear somewhat useful in the film - for instance Mr. Fantastic and stretchy limbs just seem well not productive. But in the film, you go ahhhh, it might not be so rubbish after all.
What makes the comics come go life are also the storylines and this one explored all the different people coming to terms with their respective powers. The storyline was quite basic but varied enough because of the fact that there were 5 different characters (also a bit sterotyped but life is like that). My brother loved The Invisible Woman and she is indeed rather attractive with her idealistic big sister/love interest role - do super heros wear such low cut tops though? It was also nice to finally know what Doctor Doom's special power was apart from wearing a mask too.
The film itself is ok. A bit of a no-brainer but with enough fed storylines to keep the kids happy with the special effects for the adults. I would expect a lot more out of the sequel though as this really does just feel like a warm up for something bigger. So don't go expecting anything special but just a simple McDonald's-esque film (but better than the rubbish toys they give you with the Happy Meal).
Things to learn from this film: When you say you will love your partner regardless of any situation, you should be careful in case he goes into space & returns looking like a big piece of rock.
Rating: 5.5 /10
