When I went to see this movie, I didn’t expect much. I expected to see some decent action scenes, but what I got was a compelling story, a witty main character, and some fantastic action sequences. I believe my friend put it best when he said the film was filled with “inexplicable awesomeness,” much like Timur Bekmambetov’s predecessor films, Night Watch and Day Watch, which are in Russian, but if you get the chance, I strongly recommend those as well. They are the perfect balance of action, comedy and ridiculousness.
Most of the things in this movie are, of course, completely impossible. A human being cannot jump 100 meters through the air, from one building to another, I don’t care how much of a running start he gets. You can’t bend bullets, and you particularly cannot do a particular shot Angelina Jolie takes toward the end of the movie. I won’t say what she does, but it blows my mind. It’s awesome, and impossible. But that’s what you see these movies for. If you’re one of those people who complains about realism, go join the army and drag your ass to
4½ stars – because I have the urge to watch it again. For me, this is very rare with an action film.
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I went to see this movie with a friend. After the chase scene when angie first accosts our hero, I turned to my friend - awe struck - and gasped 'that is so cool'. Unfortunately she didn't agree with me. It didn't diminish my enjoyment of the film in the least. I was very happy to see Anton from the awesome Watch movies (good recommendation Mal) in it as the rat guy. I think EVERY movie should have a *spoiler alert* spoiler alert*
LOOM OF FATE!
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