Taken
Grade: D- (Skip it)
Review: A very bleak imitation of Bourne Identity. Less action, less story, less acting. Very disappointed.
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Why am I doing this?
I love movies and my former coworkers guilted me in sacrificing some time for people that I've grown to care about.
My time is limited so my reviews are going to be short and to the point.
My time is limited so my reviews are going to be short and to the point.
Why should you care about my movie review?
1. Unlike movie critics I don't get paid by any studio, network or publication. You can expect brutal honesty and integrity.
2. Unlike regular user reviews I tend not to conform even when it is trendy and popular.
3. A motion picture is an art form, but for us mortals it is only two hours of entertainment (not that artistic part is not important).
4. I assure you that if I grade something B- or higher it is worth watching it.
2. Unlike regular user reviews I tend not to conform even when it is trendy and popular.
3. A motion picture is an art form, but for us mortals it is only two hours of entertainment (not that artistic part is not important).
4. I assure you that if I grade something B- or higher it is worth watching it.
Methodology in rating movies
I have a practical approach on rating movies. When I leave the movie theater among other stuff I ask myself:
1. Was I entertained? Was there a point?
2. Was it worth my time (and the overpriced $12.50)?
3. Did it have any memorable dialog?
4. If it was a comedy, how much did I laugh (I am surprised how many times I was told a comedy was good but when I asked were there a lot of laughs I got blank stares).
5. If it was a scary movie, was it really scary.
6. Was it an original idea or at least original approach to some old plot?
There are many other dimensions that I consider but they are all practical with a sole goal of having full confidence and credibility of giving something thumbs-up.
Will this methodology lead to a lot of bad grades?
YES!!! But have you seen how much junk is getting produced.
If you want to save some time and money read my reviews.
1. Was I entertained? Was there a point?
2. Was it worth my time (and the overpriced $12.50)?
3. Did it have any memorable dialog?
4. If it was a comedy, how much did I laugh (I am surprised how many times I was told a comedy was good but when I asked were there a lot of laughs I got blank stares).
5. If it was a scary movie, was it really scary.
6. Was it an original idea or at least original approach to some old plot?
There are many other dimensions that I consider but they are all practical with a sole goal of having full confidence and credibility of giving something thumbs-up.
Will this methodology lead to a lot of bad grades?
YES!!! But have you seen how much junk is getting produced.
If you want to save some time and money read my reviews.
I use yahoo movie grade system
- A+ (Oscar-worthy)
- A (Outstanding)
- A- (Almost perfect)
- B+ (Memorable)
- B (Good)
- B- (Fair) Watch it
- C+ (Flawed but worthy)
- C (Mediocre)
- C- (Disappointing) Rent it
- D+ (Poor effort)
- D (Dreadful)
- D- (Truly awful)
- F (All-time-worst) Skip it
I disagree with your position on this movie, as I was thoroughly entertained by it. For the many Bourne imitiations, this movie is atleast better than the rest: i.e. the latest James Bond (QOS) offering. I recommend this movie to anyone who's jonesing for an action/thriller movie. I give the movie a passing grade - C+, as it was exhilarating to see Liam Neeson kick EVERYONE's butt. The movie needed better casting (daughter was annoying, ex-wife should be hotter, etc.)
ReplyDeleteOne last note, the movie showed actions and choices that any individual would want to do if placed in this particular circumstance. It didn't try to cheese its way out or negotiate through the events in a politically correct manner: essentially, kick ass and ask questions later. The movie rode an aggressive emotional roller coaster which ended in a fulfilling way. My weekend entertainment needs were satiated.