Newest Review is LIVE!!!!! Today we take control of Hardcore Henry
Hello All,
Well this is a first for me. I can easily say that I have never seen a movie shot entirely from the point of view of the main character. The closest I ever came was actually an episode of the Tv Show M*A*S*H that had you take the point of view of one of the patients. In fact it was literally called Point of view which you can read about here. I will admit though, it’s not one of my favorites, but at least it was watchable and unique. But how would it work applying that idea not only to a Movie, but an action movie. Let’s find out together shall we?
Plot Summary - Henry wakes up in a lab with no memory of his past. As he is being rebuilt, the technician working on him reveals her name is Estelle (Haley Bennett) and that she and Henry are married. When a man named Akan (Danila Kozlovsky) attacks the lab and attempts to capture Henry, they kidnap his wife instead and throw him over a bridge. When a man named Jimmy (Sharlto Copley) shows up and claims he’s there to help him, the two men must overcome all odds to stop the bad guy, and save the girl.
Pros - Let’s start with the main feature of the film, the point of view perspective. I honestly think the way they made it work with the film is mind blowing. It just manages to capture the scenes just right, and it makes everything that much more intense because it’s all so much closer to you. It’s the same with interacting with characters, you’re more emotionally invested because you do believe they are talking to you. The different things all balance out well too, including a really awesome sniper sequence. Speaking of the cast, they are all awesome, but Copley especially can use this as his acting resume forever. He basically plays different versions of himself and pulls off each version awesomely. The way the film looks and plays out too is well done, as they have just the right balance so that it doesn’t feel too chaotic when it shouldn’t, but when it’s supposed to be chaotic making it flow well enough that you don’t get lost. The action scenes were really cool too, as they have Henry do a lot of different stuff and again the balance is just right. It also doesn’t try and pad itself out with unneeded scenes, making the whole thing just flow smoothly. The music is also fantastic. Look up the soundtrack if you can, it’s on Spotify and Itunes.
Cons - The villain has some abilities that are never really explained, but considering everything that goes on in this movie I guess they expect the audience to play along. Also, if you do get motion sickness, prepare yourself before seeing it.
Final Score - 10/10
It’s a simple concept, executed brilliantly, and honestly it reminds me a hell of a lot of Repo Men, which is always a plus. If you can, go see this movie. It’s an experience you need to have in your life.
Next: Either Midnight Special or Demolition. It depends on how much travelling I want to do. Also I’m going to try my best to do a retro review of the animated Jungle Book movie so keep an eye out for that.
Alright folks, the poll for the next bad movie to review is now closed, as in I’m not checking the results again after this review. The results with a total of six votes is:
A Split Decision.
Okay, so basically two of the options tied, so instead of dragging out I’ve decided to do the following:
The First Review will be: Hitman Agent 47.
The Second Will Be: Review a Critically Loved Movie you hate instead!
I’m doing it like this because it’ll take me longer to find a movie for the second option. The next poll will be up with the second review for the next round of voting. Thanks so much to everyone who voted, if yours did not get selected, round up some supporters, and get them to vote.
Until then, I’ll see you folks at the movies.
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