SpartanIII

I thought this film was simply brilliant. The acting in it was great, the comedic timing perfect, the script well written, and the setting well shown. Yes, once again it is a movie set in New York, but there's a reason why they can't having them there. It's an amazing city. And this movie showcases that very well. I appreciated the range of humor they had in there as well. Some of it was raunchy, and then at other times it was mild and a relief from some of the over the top jokes. The climax was well done, humorous yet tasteful at the same time, and the conclusion was very appropriate.

I heard some people complaining about how this movie was showcasing how rich people have it made and it wouldn't be received well today because of the economic climate. That was ridiculous. If anything, it shows how money really can't buy happiness, and that the most important thing in this world is that we have each other. Overall, very enjoyable film that one should go into with an open mind and just have a good time.

I just got back from seeing a late night showing of The Mechanic. After having a long week, this film did exactly what I wanted it to do...entertain me.

Was the plot original? No.

Was the acting amazing? No.

But... Was the action good? Yes.

Was Jason Stathham in it? Yes.

Can you ask for anything else in an action film these days? It didn't label itself as a milestone of cinematic achievement. It was marketed as an action film, with good death scenes, mildly intriguing characters, and a simple plot and it delivered exactly on cue. Go see this if you just want to see some good action stars kick-butt for a couple of hours. 6/10

I saw the original Tron the night before my friends and I went to the Midnight Premier, and though the original was visually fascinating, I found the story line to be pretty moot.

Tron: Legacy was completely different.

The plot in this was much more in-depth and attempted to reach a wider audience than just programmers and let's be honest, nerds in general. There was a few more twists involved as well as better written dialog. I also enjoyed the decisions that the characters were forced to make, and the development it caused.

The characters were believable in the sense that they weren't normal movie characters. Unless its a drama, characters in films always seem to be trying too hard to be relateable. They are really strong characters but with a terrible and at times pointless flaw that makes them susceptible to one form of weakness. But the characters in Legacy were only the characters they were meant to be, with no irritating weaknesses or stupid habits.

The graphics were ground-breaking, which was a welcome similarity to the original Tron. The 3D was well done, and did actually take advantage of the format for reasons other than getting a few more dollars out of the box office, which is something I greatly appreciated as a patron.

And finally, the score composed by Daft Punk was spectacular. There were definitely influences from Hans Zimmer but not the point it was irritating. Overall, I think Tron: Legacy surpassed the original, which is very rare were sequels are ever concerned, but very much welcomed.

8/10