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A shockingly boring movie, and I still have a hard time understanding how. If this is anything to go by, Guy Richie should stay away from James Bond.
I love that film too. The end battle between Kimble and Koskov Nichols is great.
Yup!
My sentiments exactly. The elevator scene had more tension than the entirety of SP. WS is an incredible film on all fronts without compromising on the absurdity of the more comic book elements. Great great film.
Fantastic film, Liam Neeson as Brian Mills is as badass as one can get. Sky-high body count, thanks to 2 huge shootouts and many other epic trashings of bad guys. The 2nd half of the film is one classic scene after the next, it just doesn't stop knocking my pants down until Neeson completes his mission. I really like how Neeson goes from the cool, calm, caring dad to an unstoppable killing machine once the action starts. One of my favorite action movies of the last 10 years.
Next up: 'Taken 2'.
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Taken 2 (2012)
This film seems to get the same criticism as 'Die Hard 2' - for being a basic rehash of the original film with a new director that isn't up to par with their predecessors. I agree with that, but, I enjoy both DH2' and 'Taken 2'. This 2nd installement has plenty of cool moments: when Neeson tries to 'see' the route the van is taking while he is hostage in it, and when Neeson helps his daughter figure out where he is being held hostage in Istanbul. The body count is again very high, but in this outing they crammed all the shootouts in the last 25 minutes or so. However we do get a badass moment when Neeson grabs the AK-47 while entering the villains' lair - you know sh*t is about to get real. I also enjoy the car chase with the taxi: it's cool to see that the daughter is more than just a damsel in distress like in the first films - here she actively helps neutralizing some of the enemy forces.
Next up: 'Taken 3'.
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Taken 3 (2015)
Brilliant way to finish the trilogy. The story this time is different from the previous 2 outings, as Neeson has to clear his name from a crime he did not commit. The kill rate is quite smaller here - all is concentrated on an absolute mayhem shootout at the end. But the film makes up for it with a large amount of car/foot chases. It also features some pretty badass stunts from Neeson, who used to mostly do gun fights and fist fights in the previous 2 films. Forrest Whitaker is a great addition to the series, with his usual chewing up of the scenery.
Now that I've completed the 'Taken trilogy', tonight I will start another of the Liam Neeson 'action trilogies':
'Unknown' (2011). Review to come up once I finish the film.
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Unknown (2011)
A fantastic low-key thriller for Liam Neeson. The first time I saw it in the cinema, the film kept me on the edge of my seat, trying to guess what would happen next, and what was really going on with Neeson's character. Great use of the cold, metalic setting of Berlin. Very good supporting cast too, thanks to the ever lovely Diane Kruger and January Jones. And I shouldn't forget Bruno Ganz and Frank Langella, who are always charismatic. Some great chases and fist fights in this film aswell.
Next up: 'Non Stop' (2014).
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Non Stop (2014)
2 years ago when I saw this film on the big screen it was the most fun experience I had in a while. Tonight, the fun was still there. A sort of 'Die Hard' on a plane with a Liam Neeson struggling against his drinking and smoking addictions and the distrust of all the passengers and his superiors. Top marks for Neeson who is brilliant here and for a tightly written script that fills this 100 minutes film with wall-to-wall gripping suspense.
Tomorrow I'll finish this with 'Run All Night'. And after that, who knows. Maybe some Jason Statham badassery is in order for me!
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Run All Night (2015)
Another fantastic action film for Liam Neeson. I really like that it takes place during 1 night of mayhem, shootouts and car chases. Great acting by Neeson, Kinnaman and the ever so charismatic Ed Harris. The film also features a killer soundtrack, made by the same composer who worked on 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. The sequence where Neeson escapes the huge building with his son is one of my favorites scenes in recent Neeson films.
EDIT: Finished it. I definitely have to repeat I think it's underrated. Yes, it was slow at times, and there's not a lot of action, but I still enjoyed it overall. It held my attention, and it wasn't nearly as boring as I had been told (at least to me). Decent start to the movies IMO - simple and classic.
Casino Royale last night ,Quantum Of Solace Tonight, Skyfall tomorrow
1. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
2. Star Trek: The Motion Picture
3. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Really? More than the dreaded V? I'll have to see both (long time since IV, but I remember liking it) and get back to you on that. I can't believe how hated The Motion Picture is; it doesn't set out to be an action-y film, but more a philosophical and mysterious one. I for one liked it quite a bit. So far all good; I'll see if IV is worse than I remember.
1. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - 8.5/10
2. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - 7.5/10
3. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country - 7.5/10
4. Star Trek (09) - 7/10
5. Star Trek Into Darkness - 7/10
6. Star Trek: The Motion Picture [Director's Cut] - 6.5/10
7. Star Trek: First Contact - 6.5/10
8. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - 6/10
9. Star Trek: Nemesis - 5.5/10
10. Star Trek: Insurrection - 5/10
11. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - 5/10
12. Star Trek: Generations (1994) - 4.5/10
Last one I watched was Voyage Home, actually. Gets too silly in a few places and is missing a good villain (see II and VI), but I just think the script is damn sharp.
Yes, it is a bit of a cash in and yes I don't like how John McClane suddenly is an action hero when the whole appeal of his character was the opposite, but Die Hard 2 succeeds in doing something not many movies would have the guts to do nowadays. Colonel Stuart's crashing of the plane, coupled with McClane's utter failure to prevent it, is a shocking and sobering moment in an otherwise fairly shallow flick. The rest of the movie mostly works and that fight on the wing is a great ending, but that plane crash scene remains one of the most disturbing and effective villain characterizations I've seen in an action film. Die Hard 2 was also one of my first R-rated films I remember watching in its entirety so I do have a bit of a nostalgic connection to it.
Still my favorite Die Hard sequel, but still quite a bit behind the original.
Star Trek Marathon Ranking:
1. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
2. Star Trek: The Motion Picture
3. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Star Trek Marathon Ranking:
1. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
2. Star Trek: The Motion Picture
3. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
5. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Did you watch the Director's Cut of TMP? Slightly different, doesn't really change much but is slightly better. Agree with your ranking though maybe switch 3 and 4 or make them = 3rd.
I think I watched the theatrical TMP. Understandable with the rankings; I know the Voyage Home is a big favorite, and it is very good for some lighter fun, but Search for Spock surprised me with how much it had to offer. I'll be placing Undiscovered Country after I see it. I think I'm going to buy the collection to have them in one set.
Just as disturbing as ever, still brings a couple of tears to my eye. Blu Ray was gorgeous.
I really liked The Crow 2 as well.
Star Trek Marathon Ranking:
1. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
2. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
3. Star Trek: The Motion Picture
4. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
5. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
6. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier