Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Shoot 'Em Up


For IMDb reference :
[Shoot 'Em Up] IMDb Link

Mr. Hertz : Oh, yes-siree-Bob, it certainly has been a pleasure. But before we part ways, tell me one thing: I am dead on about who you are, right?
Mr. Smith: Say that again?
Mr. Hertz: I said, I am dead...
Mr. Smith: [
interrupting him] Stop. That part of it you got right.

Shoot 'Em Up! You can see from the picture, so expect an action movies. This movie, starring Clive Owen and Monica Bellucci, with Clive Owen as the lead. The film, I must say, is quite intriguing, especially if you want an action movie packed with comedy. This movie, unlike any other among its kind, focus on gunfight. As I recall there is no use of explosive either. So cheer up, no matter if you're a Jarhead, an employee, or even a housewife, this movie will ignite your trigger-happy self.

As always, Clive Owen plays a character with a smart-ass attitude. I sometimes even wondered how could he always be the heroine. Look again, in Children of Men. Shoot 'Em Up provides a different side of gunfight. Yes, it is far more sophisticated if you compare it to cowboys. No, it is not like any other espionage movies, or those governmental secret stuff. It's a plain and simple movie. They make this movie with two intentions only: cool scenes and kick-ass gunfights. And it turns out to be one of the great movie ever made, and might I add, better than James Bond. Believe me. Even there is one scene which support this truth implicitly. While James Bond, may focus in the espionage thing, Shoot 'Em Up prefer to focus on one thing: GUNFIGHT! (How many times I've said this word?) It's the same plays like Bourne Trilogy or Salt, but this movie would not even look at their plot. This movie offers something new if you've seen movies like Bourne trilogy , this one offers the ugly truth which everyone, or some people, never realize : Never trust the people who stand to profit, plain and simple. They're the bad guys.

Just like any other movies with surprisingly amazing plot or special effects, Shoot 'Em Up also had its minor glitches. For you guys who have good knowledge about guns, you may laugh and sometimes confused  as you watch the movie. For you guys who have good knowledge about filming, you may also laugh at the movie. Just look closer. Who knows maybe one of the bullet came out and hit you right on the forehead. Paul Giamatti and Monica Bellucci, as usual, both look fantastic as ever and well, and they act just perfect supporting the character of Clive Owen, Mr. Smith

Well, I gotta go. Going to eat my Carrot, and I'll also be making new reviews for now, maybe like Faster or Love and Other Drugs. Anyway, Goodbye, Doc!

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