cherry_daze
Joined Apr 2004
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*sigh* Does anyone remember that "Simpsons" episode where Bart became a boyband member? And it turned out that the song "Yvan eht nioj", was a subliminal message? Yes, well, this film felt like a more grown up version of that song. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that the US military financed this.
To explain, this movie's main goal, or so it seems to me, is to present the American soldier as a man of integrity, who will always fight for Good, with a capital G. (This despite the fact that the movie is set in a maximum security prison, these inmate, well, BY GOD, they will be MORAL).
This, alongside the artificial sense of heightened drama, and the saccharine directing, made the movie one of the worst I've seen.
Put frankly, those are TWO AND A HALF HOURS that I will NEVER get back.
Who know? Maybe this will appeal to brainless teen boys, but for those searching for some Redford magic...prepare to be disappointed..
To explain, this movie's main goal, or so it seems to me, is to present the American soldier as a man of integrity, who will always fight for Good, with a capital G. (This despite the fact that the movie is set in a maximum security prison, these inmate, well, BY GOD, they will be MORAL).
This, alongside the artificial sense of heightened drama, and the saccharine directing, made the movie one of the worst I've seen.
Put frankly, those are TWO AND A HALF HOURS that I will NEVER get back.
Who know? Maybe this will appeal to brainless teen boys, but for those searching for some Redford magic...prepare to be disappointed..
I'm disappointed that I have to give this movie such a low rating, because parts of it were amazing, and very well done.
However, I felt that this *wasn't* a romantic comedy, rather that it was a heavy-handed piece of emotional propaganda.
Sure, it's a worthy cause, but that doesn't excuse it. The least they could have done was to insert the messages subliminally! The dialogue throughout this film was beautiful, the interaction between the leads was a delight.
However, when it came to the 'taking a stand' dialogue, I found it incredibly cringe-worthy, and even had to turn off the television.
I think this was such a brilliant idea, but it was overwrought, and I'd have loved this if they'd either toned down the political message, or perhaps made is less crude.
However, I felt that this *wasn't* a romantic comedy, rather that it was a heavy-handed piece of emotional propaganda.
Sure, it's a worthy cause, but that doesn't excuse it. The least they could have done was to insert the messages subliminally! The dialogue throughout this film was beautiful, the interaction between the leads was a delight.
However, when it came to the 'taking a stand' dialogue, I found it incredibly cringe-worthy, and even had to turn off the television.
I think this was such a brilliant idea, but it was overwrought, and I'd have loved this if they'd either toned down the political message, or perhaps made is less crude.
I went into this film filled with sheer enthusiasm. After all, I told myself, it has singing, is set in the 19th century, and features Gerard Butler, so how could I not like it? What I didn't count on is the cheesy first half.
Before I go on, I have to say, in short, I did enjoy the film. The end was absolutely great, but the first half? Yeah, not so much with the good/enjoyable.
My utter distaste of the first half is due to the unbelievable lack of emotion present. Literally, it just seems disconnected from any kind of reality. In short, it's an American soap opera MINUS the involving story line.
I watched this with some friends, and one of them walked out (of the living room) 1 hour into the film. At that point I agreed with her decision, but at about 1 h and 20m, I totally saw why this film was worth the pain.
Sadly, the fact that only 40minutes of the film were actually good, doesn't say much about the quality, does it? But I have to say, those 40 minutes were so good, that all I have to to say is; put up with the first half.
Before I go on, I have to say, in short, I did enjoy the film. The end was absolutely great, but the first half? Yeah, not so much with the good/enjoyable.
My utter distaste of the first half is due to the unbelievable lack of emotion present. Literally, it just seems disconnected from any kind of reality. In short, it's an American soap opera MINUS the involving story line.
I watched this with some friends, and one of them walked out (of the living room) 1 hour into the film. At that point I agreed with her decision, but at about 1 h and 20m, I totally saw why this film was worth the pain.
Sadly, the fact that only 40minutes of the film were actually good, doesn't say much about the quality, does it? But I have to say, those 40 minutes were so good, that all I have to to say is; put up with the first half.