"It's classified." Swift shot: Left me wanting more on every level, too much was shoved into the script - nothing really powerful ever happens, it was like firing hollow-points at a watermelon, sure it's fun, but if you aren't taking out bad-guys, so what? The exposition never really happened, and I understand this is a film based on a TV series, that explains why … [Read more...] about Edge of Darkness
Archives for January 2010
Red Dawn – 1984
Rick Swift "Wolverines" Swift shot: Classic Milius! If you read my bio, you know this was one of my favorite films growing up, it put things at the time into a perspective I appreciated. Today I have heard it described as silly and frivolous story-telling, bullshit, it was a great film and I will tell you why below... Teddy Roosevelt 1899 - "Far better it is to dare … [Read more...] about Red Dawn – 1984
When in Rome
“When in Rome” is a romantic comedy that is more comedy than romance (thank God). Kristin Bell stars as Beth, a single, career-driven woman whose sister Joan (Alexis Dziena) is about to be married in Rome after a whirlwind romance. While at Joan's wedding, Beth meets Nick (Josh Duhamel), a charming reporter who flirts with her. Beth thinks there is chemistry, but then she sees … [Read more...] about When in Rome
Tooth Fairy
It seems like The Rock has given up action movies in favor of kid-friendly comedies. In Dwayne Johnson's latest kiddie flick, “Tooth Fairy”, The Rock plays Derek Thompson, a cocky, arrogant hockey player better known as “The Tooth Fairy” because of his penchant for knocking opposing player's teeth out. When a hotshot new player Mick “the Stick” Donnelly (Ryan Sheckler), comes … [Read more...] about Tooth Fairy
Up in the Air
The H-Bomb: This bitter/sweet film about a middle-aged downsizing expert who starts to question his profession and the priorities in his life has been a critical darling during this award season, but, does it really deserve all the praise that's been heaped onto it? Read on... Jason Reitman is quickly becoming one of my favorite up and coming filmmakers. I thoroughly enjoyed … [Read more...] about Up in the Air