Considering the crap that Hollywood puts out. This is sure to revive your faith in a small group of filmmakers that seem to know what we need out here. The script was well done. Unlike "ebert" I thought the chemistry worked well between the characters. They did a great job of incorporating original score and script that kind of leaves you with a sense of memorializing to C. Reeve. The story does take a huge turn that you wouldn't expect and leaves you wanting to either hate the writers or love them depending how it will pan out. Of course though, it turns out well, and leaves plenty of room to be expanded upon. The effects were great. I dug the original font layouts in the beginning titles. Nice touch. All throughout, I think great care was taken to keep this thing legit. Although it isn't like the comics exactly, it is still a great movie. It does provide options and insight into Superman's inner world of himself a bit. This film will do very well despite what the critics are saying. They obviously are not in tune with the American public and don't rely on it. The only superman fans that wont like this film are the geeks that live their lives inside fictional characters 23 out of 24 hours of the day. I'm confident they will find something to whine about. Nonetheless, a very good job all around.
Reviews
2 Reviews
Tears of the Sun
(2003)
comment about realism
1 April 2006
As a person who can speak from a reputable stand point, I have to say this movie is different than many other "war" movies and is generally regarded highly among many different types of members in the U.S. military. This films representation brought forth a perspective that showed a few sides to a mission. Yes there is the desire to finish and get out. But the film also showed that the situation can change on the ground as it always does, and sometimes you have to modify. An seasoned veteran like Lt. Waters who is somewhat seasoned being a Lt. probably would have the foresight to say it is safe to go ahead and try and get these people to a border being that was the only way to drag the doc outta there without hog tying her, even though the orders above were different. A team leader is expected to use some discretion and Lt. did that. Although it was borderline crazy operationally it still worked. Working in that environment is not just like a round of socom. Things happen and you have to do the best you can for the situation if it is feasible and you have the balls to do it. Also, the depiction of the action scenes were practically dead on and impressive. Mr. Fuqua didn't cheese it up, it was kept fairly raw and confusing as is a real engagement. The ethnic cleansing scenes, well it doesn't get any more realistic than that. I can understand why everyone else hates America for doing these films about ourselves but honestly can you see a french film showing specwar going into save a village, nope. They would hand out white flags to everyone. Maybe the Aussies, Israelis, or Brits, but pretty much beyond those three countries thats all ya got. If at the least, this is a reminder that even when you think you know about what our guys are doing in the world, you don't know the half,we lose guys everyday and people should realize that a silent war exists.
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