Anyone who likes submarine movies, I do.
But it's not in the league of Das Boot.
There is no tension, the acting is cardboard, and the action overboard.
It could have been very good, but there are simply too many things going on.
They went for the full enchilada, maximum impact without substance.
Gary Oldman was miscasted, in my opinion. And Gerard Butler is best @ roles on the streets, not under water, in my opinion again.
But for a popcorn flick with great bass intensity it fits the bill.
It's an action/comedy flick genre; the comedic aspect because you will understand if you see it.
Overall (film value only): 40
Last word (technical): For no-brain entertainment (visuals and auditory), give it a shot, it will satisfy your senses. The under water scenes (subs moving) are not realistic and are subdued.
The over the water scenes are clear, sharp and pretty. The audio; sound effects and dialog are clear and punchy. The music score is nothing to write home about.
All in all the technical merits are its best assets. Your subs will appreciate its bass energy, and your display will brighten with very clean visuals.
It's in Dolby Atmos.
Very last word: It's on the edge. If you are not sure go for it...you might find your own balance.
If you value your brain, forget it. If you value your home theater it will shake those strings with aplomb.
Good flick. I guess E 97th St & Park Ave isn't Little Italy, but Upper East Side.I revisited this, for the music soundtrack (Éric Serra) and Gary Oldman's electrifying performance. I like all Luc Besson's films (the Frenchman artistic director). And Jean Reno is always cool to watch. ...Natalie Portman's very first film (she was only twelve), and quite impressive performance too.
I watched the International Version (Extended, with an additional 25 minutes); 135 minutes total.
The replay value is also high. ...From the very beginning in the opening shots of New York streets with the towers in the background and leading to a Macaroni restaurant in Little Italy, and to the ending credits with the beautiful tune by Sting.
Léon and Mathilda's apartment building on the northwest corner of E 97th St & Park Ave, pictured in 2003
It's a great film in the tradition of the best hitman in New York City. I like the locales, the acting and more so the film soundtrack. I like films best for the music; without music they would be like Charlie Chaplin movies from the silent era.
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