Now, this film was certainly shot very well. Cinematography gets an A+. But the storyline, dialogue, and "plot twists" would put a hyperactive eight-year-old on a steady diet of Ritaline to sleep faster than a Grizzly bear at the beginning of Winter. This seemingly successful film is a complete failure.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Awesomely Terrible Film & TV
Today's topic: "Syriana". Now, don't get me wrong, I know this is outdated. But I just tried to watch this movie for the second time, and I was unsuccessful. This movie got some of the best reviews I've ever come across, and almost every extended member of my family told me to watch this film. People my age would say, "Dude, there's an awesome scene where Clooney gets tortured! You gotta see it!" This may be true, but if a movie is too boring to even get to the good part, then... fail! Yesterday was my second attempt at watching this movie in its entirety. The first time, I literally fell asleep 20 minutes in, and I don't even take naps. Mind you, this was also during the middle of the day. This most recent time, I stuck it out for what I thought was almost the whole film. When I saw that I was not even half way through, I was forced to shut it down.
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i've never even heard of syriana, hence why it is probably so successful.... Thanks for the movie review. Now i know what NOT to watch.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, Syriana was a bore. I don't "intelligent" movies that make me feel stupid as I watch it.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this movie but your post makes me wonder if I should watch this movie. Will I enjoy it? Will I stay awake during the whole film? No, I'm good. I usually don't listen to critics so I can form my own opinions about movies but I haven't heard anything about this movie nor do I desire to see it.
ReplyDeleteI used to work at Blockbuster when this film came out, and everyone at my work told me to see it. I bought it went it came out on dvd from my work. I totally did not even get more than ten minutes into it! I'm glad I never tried again, and I'm glad I got a discount when I bought it.
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