WaltDittrich
Joined Dec 1999
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I was really excited to watch this movies as everyone had been raving about it. It's racked up some pretty big award nominations (as of this writing, 2/18/21) and even won some "smaller" awards including Best Foreign Language Film, Best Supporting Actress, Movie of the Year, Best Original Score, and Best Original Screenplay.
That all being said, I was disappointed.
It's not bad, at all. It's just not GREAT.
First, it was shot beautifully. Lots of color in the Arkansas landscape. The actors are all DELIGHTFUL! Very funny and heartwarming. Lots of things at play with these Californian-Korean people in rural Arkansas. No messages, at all, though, which is a plus.
The story just doesn't seem to go anywhere.
Maybe I was expecting MORE. It's a good film, and I love seeing Steven Yuen again (Glenn, from The Walking Dead). It's probably too slow for MOST people, though I don't mind slow movies. This movie, though, was NOT among the best movies of the year.
It's good, though. (Walt D in LV 2/18/21)
An amazing epic of storytelling.
Like Unleashed, this tale masterfully combines both martial arts action with compelling drama. Jet Li really can act! This is among the best I've seen. Compare it to Hero.
On a sad note, Li says he has nothing left to say in Martial Arts films, but will continue to do action films. I understand he has a police action/drama coming out opposite Jason Statham, so there's more action to come.
This was a fine way to go out in style. I only wish he had more stories to tell.
9-22-06. Walt D in LV
Like Unleashed, this tale masterfully combines both martial arts action with compelling drama. Jet Li really can act! This is among the best I've seen. Compare it to Hero.
On a sad note, Li says he has nothing left to say in Martial Arts films, but will continue to do action films. I understand he has a police action/drama coming out opposite Jason Statham, so there's more action to come.
This was a fine way to go out in style. I only wish he had more stories to tell.
9-22-06. Walt D in LV
WOW. One of the greatest movies I have EVER - EVER seen.
Absolutely LOVED it! Before the opening credits were done I was glued to the screen.
It's a Sci-Fi thriller - AND edge of your seat Whodunnit. Incredible.
I wish'd it would never end.
Lucy Liu is a throwaway role. Anyone could have played it. The lead actor, Jeremy Northram was the perfect geeky guy.
This movie appeals to me who loved War Games, Sneakers, and Track Down.
Incredible!
8-22-06. Walt D in LV
Absolutely LOVED it! Before the opening credits were done I was glued to the screen.
It's a Sci-Fi thriller - AND edge of your seat Whodunnit. Incredible.
I wish'd it would never end.
Lucy Liu is a throwaway role. Anyone could have played it. The lead actor, Jeremy Northram was the perfect geeky guy.
This movie appeals to me who loved War Games, Sneakers, and Track Down.
Incredible!
8-22-06. Walt D in LV
