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I Watch Movies: RIPD
Jul. 28th, 2013 09:20 amWow, people hate this movie.
RIPD is based on a Dark Horse comic, and although I am 'comic book guy' am not familiar with it at all.
Although reviews have been rough, i actually liked this movie.
Because of it's plot, there are a lot of quick go-to comparisons, Men in Black obviously, but also other movies from the Dark Horse stable like The Mask and Hellboy.
I am not the biggest Ryan Reynolds fan, but he does fine, and has a lot more depth and acting chops than some of his peers, and yes, Jeff Bridges's character is over-the-top, but this a comic movie.
Anyway, I liked it. It's mostly smirk-funny than LOL-funny, but if you have that subtle humor, you will be happy (like having Steely Dan always play at the Pearly Gates)
I thought the visualness of the movie really added a lot to it. The film did not need it, but the action scenes and visuals really do make it memorable. The supporting cast works well too with Mary Louise Parker and Kevin Bacon in strong support.
Personally, I would recommend it and I think most people will. I just can't believe there are so many one and half-star reviews. It's fun, and it's funny. It won't win any awards and it isn't the most original film, but it doesn't purport to be, either.
I would watch it again. Not every film needs to be The Artist or Juno, sometimes, it's ok to have fun with a movie with no expectations. I think time will be good to this film.
RIPD is based on a Dark Horse comic, and although I am 'comic book guy' am not familiar with it at all.
Although reviews have been rough, i actually liked this movie.
Because of it's plot, there are a lot of quick go-to comparisons, Men in Black obviously, but also other movies from the Dark Horse stable like The Mask and Hellboy.
I am not the biggest Ryan Reynolds fan, but he does fine, and has a lot more depth and acting chops than some of his peers, and yes, Jeff Bridges's character is over-the-top, but this a comic movie.
Anyway, I liked it. It's mostly smirk-funny than LOL-funny, but if you have that subtle humor, you will be happy (like having Steely Dan always play at the Pearly Gates)
I thought the visualness of the movie really added a lot to it. The film did not need it, but the action scenes and visuals really do make it memorable. The supporting cast works well too with Mary Louise Parker and Kevin Bacon in strong support.
Personally, I would recommend it and I think most people will. I just can't believe there are so many one and half-star reviews. It's fun, and it's funny. It won't win any awards and it isn't the most original film, but it doesn't purport to be, either.
I would watch it again. Not every film needs to be The Artist or Juno, sometimes, it's ok to have fun with a movie with no expectations. I think time will be good to this film.
