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Paycheck (2003)
high tech movie with low tech action
the movie was set in a high tech frame, but the substance of the movie kept reverting to predictable action spots with guns, fists and glass breaking. not very high tech or futuristic.
the acting was OK. shorty was the best role in the movie. he was the most real of all. affleck and thurman are just OK. cannot seem to get to see affleck in a really good role for him or a movie where he jumps out. he is just OK. villains are all just that, too. OK. the plot was an interesting one, trade 3 years for 90 million? a good question most would have a had time answering, if you are 30 years old. the plot twists somewhat kept you on edge, but too much time on the same old macho type of "action." boring!
overall, i am glad it was on a free movie channel. would only rent this movie as a "2 for 1" deal.
Northfork (2003)
interesting, beautiful, but too many loose ends
i happen to be surfing through on a Sunday morning and got in just as the movie was starting. it grabbed me immediately, it was one of those scenes where the mountains of Montana background let you know right away this is not a "ninja, action feature" movie we have been inundated with over the last 3 years.
The back & forth between the groups was engaging and kept my mind focused. the little clues/hints also kept me on edge. all of the actors played their roles really well. all were believable. all were giving to their roles. from the farmer that nailed himself to his front porch, to Irwin, to nolte the priest, i really respected the acting.
yet, the movie never came together? there were too many loose ends left lying on the floor. i appreciate a movie that keeps the audience thinking and probing, but isn't it the writer & directors role to give their audience some closure? were the polish brothers trying to do a 2001 on us? if so, even 2001 gave us much more closure at the end than this film.
i will look forward to their next film. they are on the right track. this was a movie we need more of. i am sick & tired of boobs & bombs and hyped up acting presented as a blockbuster.
northfork is a good effort and i agree with others, how was this movie left off the cinematography list of the year's best?