Catalyst691 said:
I saw the premiere in Albany at the Palace Theater last night, and I have to say that this movie is kinda...meh. It's really predictable, and yes there were a few "twists" but they really didn't help make the plot anymore coherent.
I'm just curious to know how you thought a predictable movie was not coherent. I mean, to me a movie riddled with twists tend make the plot less relateable and more absurd. (See M Knight Shamalon) Please tell me, because I've not quite decided if I want to see this.
And I'm with the "Jolie is attractive but her looks are overrated" camp. She can act though, so that's fine with me.
I'm fine with a predictable spy flick, as along as the plot is realistic enough to be relavent. (And by predictable I mean you could clearly see the plot unfold with logic, not by just guessing when a phony twist is about to happen like you do at a Slasher Horror movie.) Something like Eagle Eye, for example. Plot line devoleped, not aburptly change perspective.
There's a South Park episode that compares Mel Gibson's storywriting to M Knight Shamalon's "twists" and totally nails it.[/quote
Towels said:
Catalyst691 said:
I saw the premiere in Albany at the Palace Theater last night, and I have to say that this movie is kinda...meh. It's really predictable, and yes there were a few "twists" but they really didn't help make the plot anymore coherent.
I'm just curious to know how you thought a predictable movie was not coherent. I mean, to me a movie riddled with twists tend make the plot less relateable and more absurd. (See M Knight Shamalon) Please tell me, because I've not quite decided if I want to see this.
And I'm with the "Jolie is attractive but her looks are overrated" camp. She can act though, so that's fine with me.
I'm fine with a predictable spy flick, as along as the plot is realistic enough to be relavent. (And by predictable I mean you could clearly see the plot unfold with logic, not by just guessing when a phony twist is about to happen like you do at a Slasher Horror movie.) Something like Eagle Eye, for example. Plot line devoleped, not aburptly change perspective.
There's a South Park episode that compares Mel Gibson's storywriting to M Knight Shamalon's "twists" and totally nails it.
I reread my post, and noticed that I was not too clear. The movie was "predictable" because it was pretty generic. Meaning, you could see a twist coming. (I would explain how, but it would kinda ruin the movie). Let's just say those closest are usually the biggest threat. On a sidenote, I would not really compare this twist to an M. Night movie just because his twists usually spin the entire plot of the movie on its head.
As to why the movie was not coherent, there were a lot of times where it was hard to understand what characters were saying, and what they were talking about. (Might have just been where I was located, almost at the top). There was also so much going on the plot felt rushed to make way for the action, which is good because its that kinda of movie, but it fails to engage the viewer in any sort of emotional roller coaster.
Anyway, the movie just felt too plain and generic, like a Mission Impossible without the comedy, or a Bourne Identity without the story. It's a fun ride, but don't be looking for anything spectacular. Check out Inception if you haven't yet, the plot is a bit confusing, but worth the effort. Hope this clears things up.
