The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Yesterday I went to see “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3” in the cinema.  I expected it to be good, having seen the trailer and knowing that it was directed by Tony Scott and featuring Denzel Washington and John Travolta.  But it happened to be even better than I expected.

There is more to the story than shown in the trailer.  There is more suspense, than can be guessed from the trailer.  And there is some good acting to be seen, both by Washington and Travolta.

Sometimes the film reminds of another Tony Scott and Denzel Washington venture – “Man on Fire”, however not as a copy of a previous work but rather an expansion of it.  This is especially so during the cuts of the New York City.

Overall, a good entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat for the whole during of the film.  5 stars.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

I just came back from the premier of the “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen“. After seeing the trailers for this film, my expectations were so high, that I was actually worried if the movie is going to be any close to what I wanted it to be.  I happy to report that all my expectations were bitten down and torn apart.  The real thing was so much better.

Now, I don’t want to spoil it too much for those of you who haven’t seen it, but let me give you this.  There is non-stop action from start to end.  Everything flies, swims, shoots, explodes, collides, and transforms.   There were quite a few things on the scale that I haven’t seen before. Epic!

If I had a hat, it would be off, with all respects to Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg.  And, of course, everyone else who worked on this film.  It was so much worth it!

My rating: 5 stars.  Highly recommended, must see.

P.S.: I don’t know why everyone is so turned on about Megan Fox.  She’s not bad, but I don’t think she’s worth all the hype.  Isabel Lucas (another hot girl in this film) is at least as good. Sometimes even better.