Brendon
September 8th, 2007, 12:19 AM
I just saw Shoot 'Em Up. It's been a movie I've been looking forward to ever since I saw the first teaser announcing Paul Giamatti as the big villain. After playing Stranglehold, finally finishing Playmakers, and watching Shoot 'Em Up the last two days, I can honestly say I think my testosterone is at dangerous levels.
The movie is just flat-out action -- ridiculous action. If you expect stories and coherent plots, stay away. If you want to see how many ways Clive Owen can use a carrot in conjunction with killing people, watch it.
That's not to say that the action is so ridiculous it's silly, though. (I'm looking at you, Crank.) It's beautifully choreographed, and even the outlandish portions look like they make sense. Are they possible? Absolutely not. But it LOOKS possible.
I came into the movie expecting Paul Giamatti to blow me away and rule (which he did and does), but the real star of the movie was (surprisingly) Clive "I'm Now Typecast as a Badass Who Protects Babies" Owen. One-liners aplenty, smarmy attitude, cool kills... Congratulations, Mr. Owen. You've found yet another movie perfect for your completely unemotional and deadpan acting.
Between this and 3:10 to Yuma (the other huge movie this weekend) I'd have to say it's a split. 3:10 had the better story and acting, but Shoot 'Em Up was just fun, and the perfect movie to watch with the pals and laugh at afterward. The part where Clive spanks the mom? Classic! The part where he tries to convince the lactating brothel girl to watch his baby? The stuff Oscars are made of!
Rating: 3.5 Deadly Carrots / 5
(2.5 average)
The movie is just flat-out action -- ridiculous action. If you expect stories and coherent plots, stay away. If you want to see how many ways Clive Owen can use a carrot in conjunction with killing people, watch it.
That's not to say that the action is so ridiculous it's silly, though. (I'm looking at you, Crank.) It's beautifully choreographed, and even the outlandish portions look like they make sense. Are they possible? Absolutely not. But it LOOKS possible.
I came into the movie expecting Paul Giamatti to blow me away and rule (which he did and does), but the real star of the movie was (surprisingly) Clive "I'm Now Typecast as a Badass Who Protects Babies" Owen. One-liners aplenty, smarmy attitude, cool kills... Congratulations, Mr. Owen. You've found yet another movie perfect for your completely unemotional and deadpan acting.
Between this and 3:10 to Yuma (the other huge movie this weekend) I'd have to say it's a split. 3:10 had the better story and acting, but Shoot 'Em Up was just fun, and the perfect movie to watch with the pals and laugh at afterward. The part where Clive spanks the mom? Classic! The part where he tries to convince the lactating brothel girl to watch his baby? The stuff Oscars are made of!
Rating: 3.5 Deadly Carrots / 5
(2.5 average)