DerekFilms
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This film is a complete turkey but entertaining enough to make it a must watch.
To top it all off - one of the stars of the movie is the Director's daughter, talk about nepotism. Although to be fair - she is actually pretty good in this movie, if that's possible.
So there you have it - it's so bad that it's good.
- the plot. This is "inspired by true events" but unfortunately the entire film is based on made up details of implausible situations and characters with enough plot holes to shake a stick at. I can't believe that somebody can claim to be a professional and write this script.
- the filming locations. If you are a cruise fan then this film is not for you. Even though most of the action is based on a cruise ship - the majority of the film was not filmed on a ship! All of the scenes in the cruise suite where actually filmed in a hotel room. The bars were filmed in bars at sea.
- The lack of attention to detail is staggering. This is an around the world 3 month cruise that costed probably $50k but every single guest on board is in their 20s! Not one elderly person is on board. The nightclub also has bottle service with sparklers. Firstly, there is no bottle service on a ship and secondly flames are not allowed on ships at sea!
To top it all off - one of the stars of the movie is the Director's daughter, talk about nepotism. Although to be fair - she is actually pretty good in this movie, if that's possible.
So there you have it - it's so bad that it's good.
I was expecting an absolute turkey like Police Academy 7 considering the rating BUT it actually was one of my favourite van damme films.
The first 20 minutes of the film are a bit slow but then it is non-stop action.
The characters are good and the plot is good. OK there are some holes but this is a van damme film!
If you liked the first film then you will like this one although it is not as good but that does not mean that it is not worth watching. Worth watching if you like van damme films.
I give this one 7/10.
The first 20 minutes of the film are a bit slow but then it is non-stop action.
The characters are good and the plot is good. OK there are some holes but this is a van damme film!
If you liked the first film then you will like this one although it is not as good but that does not mean that it is not worth watching. Worth watching if you like van damme films.
I give this one 7/10.
If you are a boring, middle aged person wondering about why life has treated you so bad and are about as interesting as a box of cereal then this is the film for you.
If you like a film which is entertaining then avoid this one like the plague.
Art lovers avoid this one too. There seems to be this whole discussion about how great the film is because it is in black and white, so what? Watch any classic film and it is in black and white. However, this is not a classic. No wonder it flopped big time at the box office. Thank god there won't be a sequel...
If you like a film which is entertaining then avoid this one like the plague.
Art lovers avoid this one too. There seems to be this whole discussion about how great the film is because it is in black and white, so what? Watch any classic film and it is in black and white. However, this is not a classic. No wonder it flopped big time at the box office. Thank god there won't be a sequel...