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Fizzwizz's rating
I have to start by saying I'm a big fan of the original 3 movies, which unlike many other trilogies got better as they went along.
Unfortunately this was an episode too many, far too long after the last. Most noticeably for me was that Harrison Ford did not seem at all comfortable to be back in this role. At 66 his physical demeanor did not carry and his performance was unbelievable, and I feel he knew it.
Trying to resurrect Indiana Jones was a brave move, and was likely fueled by the potential profits rather than any loyalty to the legend. Given the history of this series I expected something special to make up for an aging lead star. I was sorely disappointed. It delivered a mediocre story that left me wishing the series had been left alone. The fridge scene made me cringe. Second choice would have been to find a new leading actor. But ideally leave the legend alone.
The only real joy in this movie was John Hurt's performance. Awesome as usual! And credit where credit's due, Harrison Ford looks well for 66 and he did a fair job, just not good enough for the legend of Indiana Jones.
I finish with an appeal to the film industry. Please stop trying to cash in on old hits. If you must resurrect old films, please pay them the respect of thinking about the art of film making first, and the profit second.
Unfortunately this was an episode too many, far too long after the last. Most noticeably for me was that Harrison Ford did not seem at all comfortable to be back in this role. At 66 his physical demeanor did not carry and his performance was unbelievable, and I feel he knew it.
Trying to resurrect Indiana Jones was a brave move, and was likely fueled by the potential profits rather than any loyalty to the legend. Given the history of this series I expected something special to make up for an aging lead star. I was sorely disappointed. It delivered a mediocre story that left me wishing the series had been left alone. The fridge scene made me cringe. Second choice would have been to find a new leading actor. But ideally leave the legend alone.
The only real joy in this movie was John Hurt's performance. Awesome as usual! And credit where credit's due, Harrison Ford looks well for 66 and he did a fair job, just not good enough for the legend of Indiana Jones.
I finish with an appeal to the film industry. Please stop trying to cash in on old hits. If you must resurrect old films, please pay them the respect of thinking about the art of film making first, and the profit second.
I can't figure this out, and I sincerely apologise if this is a useless review but Tarantino has done it again.
I find it difficult to explain why this film hit the spot when so many others did not. Tarantino definitely has a handle on reality, and doesn't need to create artificial story lines and make believe monsters to thrill and intrigue his audience. This is a film that illustrates our everyday idiosyncrasies and shows us both the real, yet dark side of humanity, and shows us that real life is far more exciting and intriguing than fantasy.
The dialogue between characters was funny, real, and interesting. Bringing together a variety of different characters (eg cheerleader, successful celebrity, ghetto girlie etc), he illustrates the common traits of the human psychology that we all pretend don't exist. Most other films take us into unrealistic fantasy, Tarantino knows reality is far more exciting!
Kurt Russell surpassed himself. He's been absent for too long, and his part in Death Proof leaves me wanting to see more from him. His acting was superb and I hope this film relights his career and we see more from him soon.
I definitely saw touches of Pulp Fiction in this film, but in a subtly different way.
Cinematography was awesome, and the use of weird and wonderful camera techniques made this film more than just interesting.
When it comes to films I'm a tough critic, I'm disappointed far more than I'm surprised so giving a 10 out of 10 for me is very unusual.
This is a clever, interesting, and unusual film that will appeal to serious lovers of movies. Tarantino is both a movie scholar and genius. I bow before you Quentin and hope desperately to see more like this.
Many thanks ... Shaun
I find it difficult to explain why this film hit the spot when so many others did not. Tarantino definitely has a handle on reality, and doesn't need to create artificial story lines and make believe monsters to thrill and intrigue his audience. This is a film that illustrates our everyday idiosyncrasies and shows us both the real, yet dark side of humanity, and shows us that real life is far more exciting and intriguing than fantasy.
The dialogue between characters was funny, real, and interesting. Bringing together a variety of different characters (eg cheerleader, successful celebrity, ghetto girlie etc), he illustrates the common traits of the human psychology that we all pretend don't exist. Most other films take us into unrealistic fantasy, Tarantino knows reality is far more exciting!
Kurt Russell surpassed himself. He's been absent for too long, and his part in Death Proof leaves me wanting to see more from him. His acting was superb and I hope this film relights his career and we see more from him soon.
I definitely saw touches of Pulp Fiction in this film, but in a subtly different way.
Cinematography was awesome, and the use of weird and wonderful camera techniques made this film more than just interesting.
When it comes to films I'm a tough critic, I'm disappointed far more than I'm surprised so giving a 10 out of 10 for me is very unusual.
This is a clever, interesting, and unusual film that will appeal to serious lovers of movies. Tarantino is both a movie scholar and genius. I bow before you Quentin and hope desperately to see more like this.
Many thanks ... Shaun
I waited a long time to get to see this film. I'm a huge Shaun of the Dead fan.
My first impression was that it had a better technical feel than SOTD and was very well made, however, I was struggling to laugh at much of it. There were some funny moments but despite trying hard to enjoy it I'm afraid I was left quite disappointed.
In SOTD there was great chemistry between the two leads, this seemed to be missing in HF. The main character Sergeant Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) was an outstanding police officer and could do no wrong, a feature I just don't find funny. I preferred the loser makes good in a crisis theme of SOTD. Nick Frost's character (PC Danny Butterman) was much funnier.
I have re-watched this film again and found that halfway through I became bored and distracted. This does not happen with SOTD which I regularly replay.
I am a little surprised by the high score others have given it. Most people I know personally agree with me, that though it is a reasonable British comedy with some funny moments it is not in the same class as the classic Shaun of the Dead.
Worth watching, but not one for the collection.
My first impression was that it had a better technical feel than SOTD and was very well made, however, I was struggling to laugh at much of it. There were some funny moments but despite trying hard to enjoy it I'm afraid I was left quite disappointed.
In SOTD there was great chemistry between the two leads, this seemed to be missing in HF. The main character Sergeant Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) was an outstanding police officer and could do no wrong, a feature I just don't find funny. I preferred the loser makes good in a crisis theme of SOTD. Nick Frost's character (PC Danny Butterman) was much funnier.
I have re-watched this film again and found that halfway through I became bored and distracted. This does not happen with SOTD which I regularly replay.
I am a little surprised by the high score others have given it. Most people I know personally agree with me, that though it is a reasonable British comedy with some funny moments it is not in the same class as the classic Shaun of the Dead.
Worth watching, but not one for the collection.