chalkart Reviews

xXx (2002)

'Raiders' of 2002

[6/10 · 9 September 2002]

This movie reminded me of the format "Raiders of the Lost Ark" ... an fellow that doesn't really know what he's getting into keeps 'figuring it out as he goes along' and getting all the right answers through a maze of adventure.

In truth, this is Indiana Jones on a James Bond mission through the X-Games. If you're going to just be distracted with adventure, explosions, and special effects, then this is a good choice. If you're going for good acting, a good script, or something you'll see again come golden trophy time, then you'd be gravely disappointed here.

Cats & Dogs (2001)

Oh, the potential ... alas, the stupidity

[1/10 · 22 July 2001]

It is true that there are some good lines ("Don't go wetting your paper just yet."), but the movie by and large was a ridiculous waste of time and money. The special effects were good in some cases but they were no where near strong enough to carry this movie. The dialog/script was extremely poorly written, and this is what really killed the movie. For example, if you've already wasted your time and money, perhaps you can answer this question: whatever happened to the other beagles that were kidnapped by the dobermans at the beginning?

Don't even bother. If you must see it, wait for the video release.