AEX Sara

I went to see this movie because it was the only one showing during the time I could see one that night. I went into it with very low expectations, but apparently not low enough. I think this movie could have been much, much better if they had chosen a better actor for Daredevil. I actually tend to like Ben Affleck in most films, but usually they are the films where he plays "every man." As a superhero, he is absolutely pathetic. His facial expressions (i.e. flared nostrils and one-sided smile) reminded me more of pro-wrestler posturing than a superhero. Affleck should also never, ever, ever be allowed to play a blind man again. His way of acting the part was to cross his eyes halfway and close them a little bit. At one point in the movie, I was laughing so hard at his crossed eyes that I almost had to leave the theater. Fortunately for Affleck, he had good actors surrounding him. Garner was good as Elektra, Duncan was great as Fisk, and Farrell was spectacular as Bullseye. He was so over the top funny that he made the movie. Unlike Affleck, Farrell really seemed to be a superhero (or villain).

I really don't feel the need to waste any more of my time commenting on this pathetic movie. I just thought others should know how bad it is before they waste money and time on it like I did.

When I rented this movie, I was sure it was going to be just a bunch of hype and I was equally as sure that I would hate it or, at the very least, be bored by it. Having seen Eyes Wide Shut and not being impressed with it, I thought this would be the same way. But a funny thing happened...I really, really liked it. It definitely took me a little while to get used to the style of the film, but it was worth it. Being made in 1971, this movie was totally ahead of its time. Very much worth seeing, even if you have not liked some of Kubrick's other films.