There's is similarity between Richard Kelly's truly fiasco Southland Tales and this movie. It's that they’re both satire movie that have their head it a right place, but what made them extremely unpleasant to watch is another thing. In the end, War, Inc. became too aggressive to laugh along with it like we supposed to.
John Cusack, once again, plays a hit man (which seemed like a sequel to Gloss Point Blank). After he finished his last job, He receives the next assignment from vice president of US. (cameo by Dan Aykroyd). The mission is to assassinate an oil tycoon named Omar Sharif (one of a running joke that hardly works) who live in recently US. occupied fake country named Turaqistan (Iraq-stand-in ). His cover is to be organizer of an up-coming trade show where Turaqistanian pop-idol sensation (Hilary Duff) will also organize her high-profile wedding. In the mean time, he met free-spirit reporter (Marisa Tomei) who came to do a scoop about trade show but instead getting more than she expected.
I do respect their ambition and gut for doing this kind of story, but sometime things have just blown out of a proportion. Instead of having a nice little satire that will make you re-evaluates about whole things (and still make you chuckle a few times), it seems like they are unintentionally mocking at themselves. In fact, it made me think about watching another crap from two of six writers of Scary Movie (you know what I mean, guys who made Date Movie, Epic movie, etc). Tell me something, is a tank with advertising banner attached on it supposed to be funny? Or is amputated cabaret showgirls dancing on the stage supposed to be funny? I don't think so.
Acting ranged from barely adequate to downright awful. John Cusack can play this role with his eyes closed (and still pleasant to watch). In fact, he is a few bright spot of this depressing film. Anyway, how can we possible dislike John Cusack playing as himself? For Marisa Tomei, this is a kind of role that can destroy a glimpse of creditability that she made in Before the Devil Know You're Dead (and sending her back to Oscar winner Curse’s purgatory). And for Hilary Duff, her acting is confined with that horrible accent and moronic story line (I unintentionally laugh-out-loud when I found out the truth about her origin). But I have to confess, I liked her in this film in very weird kind of way (haha+).
While I'm watching this movie, it reminds me of far more superior satire movies like Wag The Dog or The Player, as it both tried to attack the absurdity of political power and media. And whatever it take for people who can do for their personal beneficial, even it will destroys the rest of society. However, just like its predecessor American Dreamz, War, Inc. failed to ignite any controversy and end up chasing its own tail.
But it's not completely unwatchable (like American Dreamz), War Inc. has some cracked up idea to offer for almost 1/2 of its running time. Like a piece about war simulator room, that provided for the press who desire to experience in real battle. However, as it turned into incoherent piece of crap in a second half, the movie simply ran out of gas before a finish line. In short, War Inc. will satisfy you long enough, just don't ask for more.
assasination of "Omar Sharif"... Hilary Duff as a Whatever-istan pop idol... blown out of proportion sounds like an understatement na ka! หนังเรื่องนี้ไม่เคยได้ยินเลย มาเจอในบล็อกคุณbloodymondayอีกแล้ว
You could have brain tumor by watching this contaminated turd. Nothing in Gentlemen Broncos pays off, it’s incoherent mess, and chock-full of incredibly annoying characters. You will not only loath this movie, but it also makes you want to punch someone who responsible for this abomination in the face.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Imagine if Akira got Live-Action treatment by... say Alfonso Cuarón, you know how awesome it might be? That’s what happened to "Fantastic Mr. Fox". Wes Anderson's auteur perfectly captured the quirkiness and blissful tone of the material. Its stop-motion technique might be a little crude and... somewhat unsophisticated, but that's the charm of it. You’ll feel like pop-up book unveiled before your eyes. This is an exceptional animation of the year.
Up in the Air is a blockbuster movie for people who think blockbuster movies are dumb, as it chock full of brilliantly written dialogue, and acting showcase for three talented actors (especially star-making turn by Anna Kendrick). But in the end, there's little to love, not so much story to chew on (plus disappointing third act), and no real connection to the meaning of human interaction as it intended to be.
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I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
Cliché-ridden plot about a bunch of annoying characters get together in one idiotic circumstance, "I Love You, Beth Cooper" is shameless exploitation & biggest insult to 80s teen flicks. It's like memorizing magic trick from internet, hoping to perform like David Copperfield. Neither sense of wonder nor magic flare happens here. Only good thing is, it makes me wanna cleanse my soul with genuine 80s teen movie night marathon.
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Everybody's Fine (2009)
Meh. The movie serious lack of originality & characters development. Only Robert De Niro comes out fine in this schmaltzy, "Lifetime" movie-of-the-week plot.
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Paper Heart (2009)
Twee delight... That's only two words I can think of right now.
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Adam (2009)
A perfect companion to Mary & Max (one of the best animation of 2009), Adam is star-crossed love story (pun intended) between Adam, Asperger's Syndrome bearer, and Beth, free spirit woman. The picture wouldn’t be this intimate without stunning performance by Hugh Dancy. On the other hand, the lack of depth on why Beth would love someone like Adam, preventing me from wholeheartedly embraces her choice in the end (which is nice & perfect but requires a leap of faith). Otherwise, this is touching romantic film, which putting its feet firmly on the ground, making the world full of hope and seems nicer place to live.
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The Invention of Lying (2009)
Expected to be like “Click” or “Yes Man”, where high-concept plot turned into endless gags, with moral lesson (forcefully) shoving down your throat. But "The Invention of Lying" is thinking man’s film. The whole concept is not seeing how first lying man exploits the ability. But it's about him finding the way not to lie, in order to find genuine happiness. Great stuff.
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Give ‘Em Hell Malone (2009)
This is one damn frustrating experience. It’s like watching an infant trying to stand up and walk. They would take a few steps then fall their asses. In fact, kiddie film like “Bugsy Malone” has done better job paying a tribute to film noir than this borefest.
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Zombieland (2009)
ถ้าอังกฤษมีหนังซอมบี้ฮาแตกอย่าง Shaun of the Dead แล้ว ทำไมอเมริกาจะมีบ้างไม่ได้... Zombieland คือการผสมผสานระหว่างบรรดาหนังซอมบี้เก่าๆ เข้ากับทัศนคติของคนสร้างที่อาจดูหนังแนวนี้มากเกินความจำเป็น จนสามารถสร้างหนังซอมบี้ที่เข้าใจสิ่งที่ตัวเองเป็น และเล่นสนุกไปกับกฏพื้นฐานของซอมบี้ได้อย่างเต็มที่ ทั้งนี้ทั้งนั้นต้องยกความดีให้สี่นักแสดงนำ โดยเฉพาะ วู้ดดี้ ฮาเรลสัน (เขาเกิดมาเพื่อบทนี้) ที่ช่วยกันสร้างมนต์เสน่ห์ ให้กับการเดินทางในโลกไร้มนุษย์ได้อย่างเต็มที่
หนังมีไอเดียกิ๊บเก๋ ทำออกมาได้สนุกสนานสไตล์ซิตคอมอังกฤษ โดยเฉพาะการนำกฏเหล็กต่างๆจากหนังที่เกี่ยวกับการท่องเวลา (ดูเหมือนว่า Back to the Future จะเป็นแรงบรรดาลใจหลัก) มาปู้ยี้ปู้ยำอย่างเมามัน ถึงแม้ว่าตลอดเวลาการรับชมจะให้ความรู้สึก เหมือนตัวเองกำลังดูซีรี่ย์ทางโทรทัศน์ แต่มันก็คือตอนที่ฮาที่สุดของซีซั่น แถมเอฟเฟ็คที่ใช้ก็มีคุณภาพจนคาดไม่ถึง
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Looking for Eric (2009)
มีความรู้สึกว่าหนังเรื่องนี้มองโลกในแง่ดีเกินบรรยากาศโดยรวม จริงอยู่ว่าทุกสิ่งทุกอย่างที่ลงเอยด้วยดีในตอนสุดท้ายนั้น สามารถสร้างความสุขและรอยยิ้มให้กับคนดู แต่จากสถานการณ์ในเรื่องและบริบทที่เกิดขึ้นก่อนหน้านี้ มันยากที่จะทำใจเชื่อในสิ่งที่เห็น โดยเฉพาะพล็อตรองเกี่ยวกับปืน ซึ่งถ้าถูกตัดออกไปและหนังยังดำเนินเรื่องอย่างที่เป็นอยู่ Looking for Eric ก็น่าจะเป็นหนังฟีลกู้ดที่อบอุ่นที่สุดเรื่องหนึ่งของปีเลยทีเดียว
blown out of proportion sounds like an understatement na ka!
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