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One would think that with two fantastic actors, you could actually get to seem them act and have a decent plot line. The whole crux of the movie rests on the quasi-surprise ending which probably kept most of the people in the audience from asking for their money back. Even the anticipated gratuitous violence was weak. A potentially good, but stereotypical “vigilante cop” plotline, but how many of these have we seen before. Tired plot and apparently two tired academy award winning actors. Don’t waste your money.

Rating:  1 out of 5.

A typical Coen Brothers production with an excellent cast. Watchable, funny, and quirky. I just wish they would produce movies with better cinematography. It looks like more like a home movie or “B” movie cinematography. I know they fluourish with that medium, but when they really have a good cast and decent plot line, make it look a little slicker.

Rating: 3.8 out of 5

An “Americanized” and in English takeoff on the Thai movie Bangkok Dangerous (1999). I guess the Pang Brothers thought that having Nicholas Cage star would make them money. I am sure it will bring some to the theater but this movie is a waste of time. Cage is getting old and showing it and the hairstyle in this movie doesn’t help either. The film trys to be “artsy” rather than gratuitously violent. Not enough body parts flying around. Also, the cinametography sucks and it might as well be in black and white.

Rating: 1 out of 5

Comic Book fodder starring Vin Diesel. If you are a Diesel fan it is watchable, otherwise save your money.

Rating: 1/2 out of 5

Exc ellent terrorist drama/thriller. Don Cheadle does an excellent job.

Rating: 4.3 out of 5

This will be a good movie for Jason Stratham fans. Really a remake of Death Race 2000. Watchagle as matinee fodder.

Rating: 2.5out of 5