juliomontoya2000
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The first half of the movie is boring. The real action begins halfway through, but it's not that exciting. The movie is unfunny, everything that is supposed to make you laugh is forced and stupid.
The best part of the movie is near the end, when the adventure culminates with a grand finale. But the only reason it's impressive is because it's special effects. And computer special effects have never been the main reason for the existence (and success) of the series.
By the way, there's another impressive CGI: an atomic explosion at the beginning. Only we are left to wonder: was it necessary? It's not that is offensive. It's just that I think is a filler.
Ray Winstone is wasted in a clichéd role. John Hurt is simply out of place for an actor of his stature. Harrison Ford is still adequate for the character, he doesn't spoil the movie, as many would fear. But is really little that you can do in a movie which formula seems tired and unoriginal.
Sean Connery's decision of not to participate in this movie might be the wisest, since Keanu Reeves discarding Speed 2.
To throw a little X-files topic in the mix may have seemed a good idea, but they didn't know how to execute it. That's the problem with digesting a bad idea for a long time: out of exhaustion, it may seem like a good thing at some point. This is exactly what happened with this movie. As such, it should have never been released.
Be honest, Indiana Jones buffs. This one represents something different: in your heart, you know that is the first movie that you would not recommend. It's not up to the standard of the series.
The best part of the movie is near the end, when the adventure culminates with a grand finale. But the only reason it's impressive is because it's special effects. And computer special effects have never been the main reason for the existence (and success) of the series.
By the way, there's another impressive CGI: an atomic explosion at the beginning. Only we are left to wonder: was it necessary? It's not that is offensive. It's just that I think is a filler.
Ray Winstone is wasted in a clichéd role. John Hurt is simply out of place for an actor of his stature. Harrison Ford is still adequate for the character, he doesn't spoil the movie, as many would fear. But is really little that you can do in a movie which formula seems tired and unoriginal.
Sean Connery's decision of not to participate in this movie might be the wisest, since Keanu Reeves discarding Speed 2.
To throw a little X-files topic in the mix may have seemed a good idea, but they didn't know how to execute it. That's the problem with digesting a bad idea for a long time: out of exhaustion, it may seem like a good thing at some point. This is exactly what happened with this movie. As such, it should have never been released.
Be honest, Indiana Jones buffs. This one represents something different: in your heart, you know that is the first movie that you would not recommend. It's not up to the standard of the series.
If you have seen (or read) 1984 and FARENHEIT 451, and also have in mind THE MATRIX, you won't find anything fresh here. OK, EQUILIBRIUM has a great message, but it was already in the aforementioned novels. And it has "exciting" action sequences, but you can never forget that you have seen something like it in the latter movie. But it's not really a waste of time, since this movie has a good style, and it's entertaining. But as good as that entertainment is, it's light. It's not like it will provoke philosophy and meditation. OK, maybe it will, if you haven't watched 1984 and FARENHEIT 451. And if you have lived in the wilderness, and haven't watched THE MATRIX (or maybe you were born yesterday) you'll find the action sequences fascinating.
For a movie that was released 40 years ago, this one has aged particularly well.
I think I'm not exaggerating by saying that this movie represents something of a precursor of the Monty Python movies, alas, not so irreverent. But the way it deals with the topic, and the imaginative gags and inter-cuts that it has, can only remind you of those English geniuses.
But is also many things. A little of Three Stooges here. Even a little Chaplin there...
How you can make something funny out of the situation of a family (the main character and his aunt) that cannot get his relative buried, and have to keep him home until the red tape is overpowered, without losing sight of the human touch and their despair?. You'd need a very skillful director to juggle all that successfully.
I Haven't seen or heard of a Latin American movie like this one. It must be considered a milestone in Latin American cinema (and certainly, in world cinema). Regretfully, not the style, or the genius of the director Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, seem to have had dedicated followers. I'm afraid that has something to do with the Cuban origin, not because of Cuban backlash, but because of lack of interest or attention over Cuban art during the 60's. Latin America has produced a lot of movies, but most of them are dead serious. When somebody comes with the idea of a comedy, it is very light, unfunny and clichéd, nothing to tell the world about, with very few exceptions.
That's why I was surprised by LA MUERTE DE UN BURÓCRATA and I highly recommend it, if you can find it somehow.
I think I'm not exaggerating by saying that this movie represents something of a precursor of the Monty Python movies, alas, not so irreverent. But the way it deals with the topic, and the imaginative gags and inter-cuts that it has, can only remind you of those English geniuses.
But is also many things. A little of Three Stooges here. Even a little Chaplin there...
How you can make something funny out of the situation of a family (the main character and his aunt) that cannot get his relative buried, and have to keep him home until the red tape is overpowered, without losing sight of the human touch and their despair?. You'd need a very skillful director to juggle all that successfully.
I Haven't seen or heard of a Latin American movie like this one. It must be considered a milestone in Latin American cinema (and certainly, in world cinema). Regretfully, not the style, or the genius of the director Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, seem to have had dedicated followers. I'm afraid that has something to do with the Cuban origin, not because of Cuban backlash, but because of lack of interest or attention over Cuban art during the 60's. Latin America has produced a lot of movies, but most of them are dead serious. When somebody comes with the idea of a comedy, it is very light, unfunny and clichéd, nothing to tell the world about, with very few exceptions.
That's why I was surprised by LA MUERTE DE UN BURÓCRATA and I highly recommend it, if you can find it somehow.
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