In Reply to: Re: No posted by Ran on February 1, 2000 at 09:03:02:
It could've been better if the actors tried a bit of scene stealing playful comradery. The inevitable consequence of such tactics is bigger than life presence whose tension the grips the audience for a couple hours straight.The director seemed like he was filming a documentary for PBS rather than an action-drama. But, it's still better than 90% of what's out there.
Although, I nearly wet my paints laughing during their obligatory "behind the scenes" schtick. The concern expressed about shooting guns in a convincing trajectory when the film used a cutaway view was hilarious. Maybe I was supposed to see this before the actual film. Then, they worried about the case scenes being authentic enough. Is it me, or isn't this film about the interplay among mercenaries as they're forced to depend on each other in an untrustworthy business? These old world gimmicks are just as hokey as CG. Just because these gimmicks are older doesn't make them a classic. Braveheart is comparatively modern & it's a classic.
Why not talk about Robert De Niro & Jean Réno? I still can't look at Jean Réno without remebering his problems with American coffee in Godzilla. De Niro OTOH constantly reminds me of everything he's done.
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- Ronin was cool - Mart 00:28:42 02/02/00 (0)