So bad I cannot even make it all the way through.
I KNOW, why would I even TRY to watch this? Because my secret super* buttloads of love for A Lot Like Love always makes me think Ashton Kutcher movies *might* be worth watching.
This is NOT.
*as opposed to super secret!
Solid, enjoyable, super violent (a + to me) good cop/bad cop flick. Great performances from both Keanu and Forest Whittaker, and lots of interesting bit players I wasn’t expecting, such as Adrian Corbett very effectively playing slime (would you have expected that of “Aidan”?) and Chris Evans also very impressive (first time I’ve ever thought he was actually ACTING in a movie and not just sort of playing himself or “any guy”). (And FYI “House” fans, Hugh Laurie is also present.)
I can only guess why this didn’t do well in theaters (was it even in Chicago for a whole week?): it’s one of those “been done” stories. Very reminiscent of Training Day, among (many) other movies.
Connected DadReaction: Similar to what Dad has reported back about the latest Ed Norton/ Colin Farrell flick “Pride and Glory”. Good flick, good performances…but may suffer from the fact that it’s not a “new” story.
So.Frakkin.Good.
Admittedly I only watched this so I could determine if the Hottie from Sons of Anarchy is actually a good actor or not. Fortunately the answer is YES.
Also? This movie is AWESOME.
Elijah Wood = also good. Bar conversation/friend scenes = great. Fight scenes = soooo well done. Revelation of “The Major” = super.
Totally compelling. Couldn’t take my eyes off the screen.