NewNiceMrMe Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 I bought this film on Saturday and watched it last night. For those that don't know (and I hadn't even heard of it), it stars Ewan McGregor and Scarlet Johansson (and I can now see what people rave about). I'm not going to waste any time getting to the point on this one. This is quite simply the best film I have seen in a long time. It's not the most flaw-proof and for the first 45 minutes to an hour you might be thinking it's a bit boring - but it still had me engrossed from start to finish. It's a Science Fiction film that takes a plot that isn't new, has been tried before, but it pulls it off with incredible aplomb and even my wife commented that she doesn't remember me commenting on a film so much. Sean Bean is once again cast in the evil blokes role - as Dr Merrick. The rest of acting cast are pretty much unknowns, but the budget for this film must have been significant because some of the sci-fi scenes are completely stunning. The flaws are small, but as it's set in 2019 and you see hover-trains and space-like vehicles flying around Los Angeles I was a bit surprised to see a Mazda RX-8 and an MX-5 parked up too....but I guess Mazda have played a sponsorship role somewhere. Anyway - there is another major reason for every TSN-er to buy this film. THE CAR CHASES. These have, sorry to say, confined Ronin to No.2 spot in my all time favourites list now. They were referred to on the cover of the DVD but I didn't expect much, especially after the let down of the cover titles from The Devils Rejects. Oh no - they're true alright. Scenes of cars chasing Lincoln Echo Six and Jordan Two Delta (McGregor and Johanssons characters) on a truck are by far and away the best I have ever seen - especially for the impact of the crashes. Even the BMW chase in Mr & Mrs Smith looks silly compared to this (thought it's not, and very good indeed). The Black Wasps are fantastic and I want one! If you watch it and don't try picking holes in the plot all the way through (which I think you could if you really wanted to) then you're in for 2 hours of what, in my opinion, DVD viewing should be all about.....enjoyment. I just wish I had seen this at the Cinema - because the chase and action scenes must have been unbelieveable on the big screen. No hesitation with the scoring on this one. Score: 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Nice one Chris, I've been looking forward to watching this movie for a while now, especially as I love Johansson so much! I bought it on pirate DVD in Thailand in October, but haven't got round to watching it yet - will hoke it out tonight and see what all the fuss is about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoeba Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 It got some negative reviews when released, but I thought it was a really really good film. Reminded me of 6th Day a bit, in as much as it was a good sci-fi film that somehow managed to miss 'blockbuster' status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Chris, You forgot Ewan punching the snot out of himself in that monster Chrysler show car with the v12... That was quite a good scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Chris, You forgot Ewan punching the snot out of himself in that monster Chrysler show car with the v12... That was quite a good scene. [/ QUOTE ] Yes, well pointed out! I couldn't really fathom how the hell they could get that done without there being any apparent glitches or giveaways. The angles are very clever and at no point could you really say 'He's not him', if you understand what I mean! I still think the way in which the set of loco wheels stopped the last truck was sheer brilliance. Has there ever been a faster travelling truck stop so suddenly and be seen to have the devastating impact it did? I couldn't help but think...'Hmm, bet they didn't want to have to do a Take Two on that one....'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The flaws are small, but as it's set in 2019 and you see hover-trains and space-like vehicles flying around Los Angeles I was a bit surprised to see a Mazda RX-8 and an MX-5 parked up too....but I guess Mazda have played a sponsorship role somewhere. [/ QUOTE ] Did you not spot the copious number of BMW 6 Series lurking in the background of that film? I saw it the other night and thought it was fantastic ! For me the most desirable thing in the film, even more so than Miss Johansson is the Wally Power 118 - It fits in perfectly with the year 2019 but is on sale today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I knew I'd seen that boat somewhere before!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never noticed the 6 series', I'll have to watch it again now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 that Wally 118 makes me drool everytime I see it - its spec and price tag are equally stunning too as for the 6 - have a look near the end of chapter 21, they run around the front of one in the underground carpark whilst being chased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjfr Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I saw the film about a year ago, in the cinema. Just went for the chat with my mates really, it got really crappy reviews from all the papers. All I can say is that it was very, very, very good. Makes you think - I like that in a film. Top marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastermofo Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I saw it in cinema too - great film and scarlett looked stunning on my list of dvd's to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminTDI Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I also really enjoyed the island. I didn't know anything about the film when I watched it which made it even more enjoyable at the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I downloaded this from Limewire quite some tim eago but have never gtround to watching it. Might go out ad get it in the morning and watch while I have my breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminTDI Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I downloaded this from Limewire quite some tim eago but have never gtround to watching it. Might go out ad get it in the morning and watch while I have my breakfast [/ QUOTE ] It's really good mate. Good one to watch on your own and relax with some food (well that's what I did) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriGGa Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I saw it on a virgin atlantic flight in november... never heard of it before that but absalutely luved it!! Johansson looks well hot in it! plus a really good story line IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 yeah saw this in nz on the lions tour, was awesome! cant exactly remember that much of specific parts of it but i remember comin out and me and my mates sayin "that was wicked!" i was quite suprised that it got such bad reviews... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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