usualsuspect6947-1 Reviews

Double Agent (2003)

Solid Korean Spy Movie....

[29 November 2003]

I saw this at AFI Fest 2003 and the film was introduced by a woman claiming to have been following this film from festival to festival, saying it is the best Korean film made in a long, long, long time. I really liked the movie a lot, very interesting, but stretched out a little too much. The lead actor, who you might notice from the also very good Shiri, gives a very good performance. This is NOT the best Korean film made in a long, long, long time, mind you. Although my backround with Korean movies consists only of Shiri, Double Agent, The Coast Guard and JSA (excellent movie), I'm guessing that it is not (I have heard that Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is a masterpiece). Worth checking out but nothing spectacular, but very solid stuff.

GRADE: B/B+

True Romance (1993)

A fun adrenaline-pumping ride!

[8/10 · 28 August 2001]

This film is very fun and cute. The only two problems are, 1, All of the big stars only have about 2 scenes. Example, Oldman 2, Walken 1, Pitt 3, Kilmer's face isn't even exposed but otherwise only two scenes. Those were some really interesting characters who disappeared so fast. 2, Hans Zimmer's score is maybe the worst score I have ever heard in my life! He plays two different beats the entire movie, he pretty much only used one which is so bad sounding. The action good but sometimes most of it should've been implied. Great performances by everyone. The Walken and Hopper scene is great. I highly recommend this.

Metro (1997)

Dopey But Fun Little Movie.

[8/10 · 3 July 2001]

I was very surprised once I saw this movie. The action was very cool, Eddie was very funny and good. This is the type of movie that a father and his son should see and both enjoy. This is a true guilty pleasure. Even though the movie makes Eddie seem like the only capable character at talking someone out of commiting a crime. But thats what made it fun and goofy! The movie didn't take itself seriously, I like that. See it but don't expect THE GODFATHER just expect a goofy action flick. 8

Swordfish (2001)

A Good Time

[8/10 · 11 June 2001]

This movie has one of the best opening sequences ever filmed! This movie is fun and fast. You'll have a good time even though the movie feels strange and violent even though its not. See this movie, have a good time, don't expect CITIZEN KANE.

Moulin Rouge! (2001)

The Most Different Movie Ever Made!

[8/10 · 28 May 2001]

Never have I seen such a film that is so different from anything else since FIGHT CLUB. This movie has it all! The first half of this film is very funny and strange but once the first half is over the movie is serious and is great at it! This is one of the few musicals that I like very much. Yeah, I like the Disney movies but a REAL musical. This movie has a scene which is a bit like this... "I was about ready to work when an unconscious Argentinian fell threw my roof then a dwarf dressed as a nun came threw my door." It goes a bit like that. The movie is so creative that it deserves a hell lot of appreciation! B+

Pay It Forward (2000)

Worth the watch.

[6/10 · 12 May 2001]

This movie is worth the watch. The acting is great, the story is cool but the movie falls short of being hokey and stupid. The score is awesome (by THOMAS NEWMAN)! Spacey is great as usual. Hunt is very good as a drunk. Haley Osment makes the show (probably because he's the youngest and newest). But I'm sorry but Bon Jovi has never acted SO BADLY in his life! See the movie and it can either move you, or make you laugh and feel stupid to waste your money on this movie.

6.5/10