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Gone Baby Gone (2007)
[Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris]
Huh. Much better than I expected it to be. I have no idea why I thought this was some action movie. It has some action, but is so much more than that.
A private detective and his partner/girlfriend are hired to help aid in the search for a missing girl in Boston. Soon, a tangled web of lies and ulterior motives muddy already dirty waters.
Very interesting and though-provoking film. I was impressed by the acting, and the directing. Ben Affleck has some talent, as a director and writer, at least.
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Eastern Promises (2007)
[Naomi Watts, Viggo Mortensen]
DVR'd this one on the recommendation of another blogger (Jason the Bone Breaker, maybe?), and I am glad I did. It is a great, albeit dark and sad, film.
This film, set in London, deals with the Russian mob and a nurse who comes into possession of a very incriminating diary. Very good film, I think this may now be my favorite by David Cronenberg. The acting is superb, as well, from all involved.
Highly recommended.
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War (2007)
[Jet Li, Jason Statham]
FBI Agent becomes obsessed with finding the assassin known as 'Rogue', a man who murdered his partner and his partner's family. But Rogue has an agenda all his own, and he seems unstoppable.
An intense, action-packed, super-violent ride of a movie, it is not for everyone. But I liked it, and if you like Jet Li or Jason Statham flicks, then you won't be disappointed.
Of course, after this and the last two movies I have seen this week, I need something really light, happy and inane. Sheesh!
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What I read, write, watch, listen to or do between hot cups of the good stuff.
The only one of these i've seen is Eastern Promises...which i didn't much care for...
ReplyDeleteThe other two look interesting, but i have never heard of them.
Tom: What didn't you like about EASTERN PROMISES?
ReplyDeleteI really like War...thanks for the recommend. Another cool Jet Li/Jason Staitham movie is THE ONE. Have you seen it? They are a good combination. Jet Li is always great but I think Staitham is the best action star we have working out there today. He never disappoints.
ReplyDeleteMostly i didn't care for the feel of the movie...i can't point to anything specifically. His earlier movie 'The History of Violence' i think was better, and had a more engaging story line. Also, in the same genre, 'The Departed' was much better than E.P...but that is just my opinion... see ya.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Staitham, i have heard the Crank movies are good...have you seen them?
Calvin: I haven't seen THE ONE, but I plan to. I really like Statham, he is great, no-holds-barred action joy!
ReplyDeleteTom: I did like A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, too. And I like the first CRANK, but you really have to like whacked-out action madness. It is fun if you do! :)
Gone Baby Gone was such a suprise. I really liked it waaay more than i thought i was going to. It's been awhile since i saw it but i rememeber the mother of the missing kid was really great, in reallly messed up way.
ReplyDeleteEastern Promises had a few weak moments but overall was really good i thought. That fight in the steam room made my girlfriend and me happy. but for different reasons.
War i haven't seen. adding it to the list.
wiec?: Looks like we have the same thoughts on the movies! I am sure you would like "WAR" then! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the movie reviews...have not seen the lasst two...maybe this weekend.
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