I have seen this movie about 4 times already, and it really does not get old. It is an absurd, and entertaining movie that is very fun to watch. The movie is about an ex CIA agent who is a victim of a threat from an assassin, and he needs to find out who it is and why he is a victim. Along the way, he meets a woman whom he loves and....she is also a victim. He brings back his gang and pretty much kicks ass the whole movie. Now, the plot has been seen thousands of times before, except it has been seen in more serious action movies. This is a comedy. So, it is at least semi-original. The movie definitely has some flaws, and it is far from being flawless, it is not supposed to be an Oscar winning classic. The performances from the ensemble were all fantastic, and the supporting actors also did a very good performance. The pacing was perfect, and was not at all too fast or too slow, but the cinematography was not great in my opinion. It felt like the entire movie was a trailer. There was hard rock playing practically the entire time, and the cinematic views for very....movie trailery (I know that is not a word, you know what I mean). The fight scenes however were very well done, they felt real, and the sound effects were great. I just wish that there was not music playing for 90% of the whole movie. But besides that, it has a decent ending, and it is hilarious. Especially in the beginning. And believe it or not, unlike many action comedies, it is actually quite suspenseful. I found myself in suspense throughout. So it is funny, thrilling, and entertaining. It has flaws, yes, but it is a good comedy.
In conclusion: Plot: 8.6/10, semi-original, but also semi-unoriginal.
Acting: 9.2/10, excellent performances.
Pacing: 9.5/10, perfectly timed and paced.
Cinematography: 6.2/10, not very good at all. Except the action sequences, and all that.
Characters: 8.4/10.
Entertainment level: 9.7/10, highly, highly entertaining.
Emotional impact: 8.5/10, emotional does not only mean sad, it can be every emotion, and this movie makes you go through some for sure, plus there is one sad part.
Realism: 7.3/10, I forgot to talk about this, but there are several things that do not add up. So, that is a flaw, but it is not completely surreal either.
Ending: 7.3/10, kind of expected, but satisfying nonetheless.
Final rating: 83%
In conclusion: Plot: 8.6/10, semi-original, but also semi-unoriginal.
Acting: 9.2/10, excellent performances.
Pacing: 9.5/10, perfectly timed and paced.
Cinematography: 6.2/10, not very good at all. Except the action sequences, and all that.
Characters: 8.4/10.
Entertainment level: 9.7/10, highly, highly entertaining.
Emotional impact: 8.5/10, emotional does not only mean sad, it can be every emotion, and this movie makes you go through some for sure, plus there is one sad part.
Realism: 7.3/10, I forgot to talk about this, but there are several things that do not add up. So, that is a flaw, but it is not completely surreal either.
Ending: 7.3/10, kind of expected, but satisfying nonetheless.
Final rating: 83%