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From the trailer, and previous Predator and AvP movies I was expecting a well done action flick, a good sequel to the predator franchise and since I am following Antal's work I was expecting bits of creative / personal or artistic addendums.

Unfortunately none of this happened. Not just I haven't found those extra things I expected but It wasn't even a 'well-done' A category action flick.

The script is not just uncreative, full of clichés but these clichés are not well glued together. Many times I was wondering, "is it irony or serious?" I couldn't submit myself to the thrilling feeling these kinds of films should deliver because of the silly jokes and poorly written dialogues. And it was too serious to be laughed at (unlike 'the Expendables' to say a good counter-example)

I seriously do not expect character evolution from such a movie, but then lets not pretend there is one. Each and every turn of character and plot was boring and without novelty.

There a bit more than normal logical problems about the Predators. First they had a flock of dogs, used their guns and cloaking armor. But they somehow forgot all about this later on. And I could just go on like many of you did here, why is the environment so like earth, why no weapons, why so ways to kill those bastards later .....

To sum up, it is not well done. It B category i wouldn't advise watching it in theatre, buy it on DVD and enjoy it after a hard day of work with a glass of beer. And after all its not that bad...:)

"People always believe what they had wished for. They let themselves fooled, in order to get what they want: the illusion that they can be somebody, that they are not alone, that there is a way out of this mess Illusion is expensive but it is worth it"

The film is about a male Cinderella. An orphan wants to be somebody from nothing. He wants no women nor career, he wants money. "If you have money: you are somebody". At least thats what he thinks. He makes money from seducing lonely girls and taking their money. He is a real sociopath, master of deceit, a man with many faces. But who is he actually? Asks an old man from him. "Thats a very good question..." Eventually he falls in love with one of his victims, thats where the plot gets more and more complicated. He gets stuck more and more into his own web. I tell no more not to spoil it. It is not cliché, rather it is filled with twists and with depth. The words this comment begun are really filled with meaning. The viewer sympathizes and in the same time despises the protagonist. And after the end we ask the same question: Who are we? What are my disguises? What do I really want? Am I being fooled?

Ervin Nagy's acting is just amazing. His expressions, his voice. Everything is in its place. The others are also all right. The music is suspenseful and smart. Not more not less than it is required for such a film. In case you are afraid that this might be a low quality eastern European product, this is not. This film is absolutely makes up for the world or American standards.

Thank you!

Psychiatry and psychology is a hot topic these days. We had to wait for too long for a psych series to come out. We had a psych thread in Sopranos, it was great but it was not the core of it. We have In Treatment which I find fascinating. But this comment is not about it...

So lets have an old, inhuman psychiatric ward. Filled with doctors and patients with various kinds and sorts of problems. And lets put a messiah doctor inside who is kind with patients and will carry out a revolution. And we also need special and fascinating cases from the broad range of psychiatry.

Hm.. sounds good. Except... We have seen something like this. Ah yes it is House MD. One of the first and still best 'new line' series. Is it a good idea to copy a leading show? Hm... maybe but then you have to accentuate the differences and you have to make it a quality product. Unfortunately MENTAL failed in both of these aspects.

As a med student and aspiring psychiatrist I can say the medical cases are of varying degrees crap. But of course I am the only one who might be disturbed by this.

The characters are 2D. Simple and uninteresting. There is nothing interesting about acting or visuals. The overall plot about the evil doctor conspiring against our precious good doctor is childish and too simple. To tell the truth I lost interest before it could turn out what is up with Mr. psychiatrist and his not answering ex. sorry...

I was really enthusiastic about this show because it is about a psych ward. I tried really hard to enjoy it. But failed. I think you will also fail to do so....