tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post6160020450017638952..comments2024-03-27T10:27:59.266-04:00Comments on John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Cult Movies and Classic TV: CULT MOVIE REVIEW: Unstoppable (2010)John Kenneth Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-84030319192885264652011-03-11T16:13:05.927-05:002011-03-11T16:13:05.927-05:00Hello, my friends.
SFF: No, Unstoppable is not as...Hello, my friends.<br /><br />SFF: No, Unstoppable is not as good as Runaway Train. At one point, back in around 1990, I guess, I was counting Runaway Train as one of the ten best movies I'd ever seen. Unstoppable just isn't in that class. But as a solid action film, it still rocks. Just don't expect transcendent greatness like Runaway Train!<br /><br />J.D. Between your comments and SFF's, I'm really intrigued about Domino. I know it is a divisive film. I need to check it out! But before that, I would love to read your write-up!!!<br /><br />best wishes,<br />JKMJohn Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-18837575230225588452011-03-08T10:30:33.326-05:002011-03-08T10:30:33.326-05:00JKM,
DOMINO... ah, it's almost like Tony Scot...JKM,<br /><br />DOMINO... ah, it's almost like Tony Scott was trying to do his own version of NATURAL BORN KILLERS. For once, the overly hyperactive camerawork/editing works for me as Scott does a VERY loosely based biopic on the life of Domino Harvey, daughter of actor Laurence Harvey who was a model that went on to become a bounty hunter. I'm not a huge of Keira Knightley's but I thought she was fantastic and is supported by Mickey Rourke and Edgar Ramirez... Not to mention a gonzo cameo by Tom Waits and Ian Ziering and Brian Austin Green (of BEVERLY HILLS 90210 fame) playing "themselves." Yeah, it's a weird stew of a film but I find it fascinating. Not many did. I would like to do a write-up on it on my blog some time in the future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-62453360317680304852011-03-07T21:18:21.607-05:002011-03-07T21:18:21.607-05:00Hey John/ all,
Really late to the party on this on...Hey John/ all,<br />Really late to the party on this one.<br /><br />I really LOVED Runawa Train. Is Unstoppable that good? Wow. Because I really loved Runaway Train. I said that twice I know, but that was a surprising film for me when I rented it on VHS way back in the day.<br /><br />I like some Tony Scott films. I don't like some. I didn't care for Domino at all. Hated it. I guess JD and I make your point John. You'll have to see it for yourself. : )<br /><br />I was so disappointed in it. Man On Fire, Enemy Of The State were good. But I know what y'all mean about Scott. He's not as good as his brother but he is all balls to the wall with the visual flair.<br /><br />Plus Chris Pine is like the new Matt Damon and I'm just not sold on him. I do like Denzel.<br /><br />All in all this one sounds up my alley for fun as you penned so eloquently in your appropriately fast-paced and exciting write-up and as Leopard13 put it.<br /><br />Take care.<br />SFFSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-76994750549670484822011-03-07T14:13:21.451-05:002011-03-07T14:13:21.451-05:00Hi everybody,
Le0pard13: I'm glad you enjoyed...Hi everybody,<br /><br />Le0pard13: I'm glad you enjoyed the film too. I feel very much the same way as you: this is great entertainment/diversion, if not great art. But sometimes, great entertainment fits the bill perfectly!<br /><br />SteveW: You said it perfectly. This is a good under-the-radar popcorn movie, and a thrilling one at that. Unstoppable is enormously successful as a big generic Hollywood movie.<br /><br />J.D. I have read a lot about Domino, but not seen it. Some people seem to love it, while others despise it. Do you think it's worth checking out?<br /><br />Thanks for all the great comments!<br /><br />best,<br />jKMJohn Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-27726305805919044742011-03-07T11:47:56.045-05:002011-03-07T11:47:56.045-05:00This sounds like a fun movie that I will have to c...This sounds like a fun movie that I will have to check out. I can really take or leave Tony Scott. I thought his remake of PELHAM was dreadful but I have soft spot for the hyperactive DOMINO.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-27674164370603892072011-03-07T11:40:48.474-05:002011-03-07T11:40:48.474-05:00Sorry I missed this in theaters. With all the over...Sorry I missed this in theaters. With all the over-hyped junk out there, there's nothing like a good under-the-radar popcorn picture that takes you by surprise. Reminds me of "National Treasure" a few years ago--a well-made adventure that came out of nowhere to become a big hit.SteveWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-24459452162316474932011-03-06T22:14:49.051-05:002011-03-06T22:14:49.051-05:00Fine review for a film that was one of my favorite...Fine review for a film that was one of my favorite entertainment films for 2010. Yes, there's little to no subtlety to get in the way of loud, energetic diversion (but your citing of the white and blue collar tension is apt). Tony Scott sure surprised me with 2009's remake of THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE, and in a good way. And his distinctive filmmaking traits are on full display here. Also, I really appreciated his use of sound editing in UNSTOPPABLE to establish a bit malevolence and dread whenever AWVR 777 was on screen. It all added to the enjoyment. Thanks, John.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.com