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Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited June 2006 in Music & Movies
This was one of those "almost good" movies. The plot was OK and the acting was pretty decent, but it didn't knock my socks off. Lots of shooting if you're into that kind of stuff. Recommended rental with reservations.
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  • karpiel666
    karpiel666 Posts: 173
    edited June 2006
    I would have to agree, the movie dident make much of an impression on me but was still a good movie.
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  • jgido759
    jgido759 Posts: 572
    edited June 2006
    This was a blind purchase for me because I like Bruce Willis, but was this even in the theater? I don't remember seeing it listed anywhere.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,055
    edited June 2006
    never heard of this movie....I've been out of the loop lately on movies...maybe I'll check it out. Most of the movies I have been getting have been ok at best
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2006
    Yeah, it wasn't too heavily advertised, but it was out there a few months ago.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2006
    Coming from NetFlix tonight.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited June 2006
    Its got Mos Def and Bruce Willis. What else do you want? I'm renting it in the near future.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2006
    I like this movie a lot. Story line is very good, along with acting and classic Willis' style. 8/10 for me.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2006
    Watched it, and well....it was okay, but the story line was really shaky. It was hard for me to suspend my disbelief for a movie that was trying to be real life.
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  • noimposse
    noimposse Posts: 264
    edited June 2006
    Movie was ok. I have really liked Mos Def in the two films Ive seen him in, but I could barely stand him in 16 blocks. Sure, the voice was probably intentional, but it was one of the most annoying things Ive had to listen to in recent history. He could have definately pulled that off better.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2006
    Sounds like Mos Def did his job, because I think that was the intent of his character. :D I agree though, I like him a lot, but it was a little overboard.
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