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Rollerball (2002)
Doesn't really have anything going for it
I don't know whether Chris Klein can act or not, but he's not even trying here. He has absolutely no charisma or screen presence, and that's not a good thing considering he's the lead.
The movie is centered around a game you basically know nothing about, therefore you can never really understand what's going on in the Rollerball arena. That's not a good thing, considering that the game takes up half of the movie.
Rebecca Romijn looks like a vampire from some horror flick. That's not a good thing, considering she's beautiful and sexy without horrible wigs and scars.
The movie lacks jokes or funny moments, which is not a good thing considering that the plot is boring and makes little to no sense.
Okay, some of the 'gaming' scenes are rather fun to watch, but still confusing. And Rebecca Romijn is not that bad looking in it, either. But when a movie was voted for by 4000 people, and has no entries under "memorable quotes", well... It figures.
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003)
"The past is a gaping hole..."
In 2001, when the first Max Payne game was released, Remedy introduced gamers to Max Payne, a hard-boiled NYPD cop, who's seeking revenge after the murder of his wife and baby girl. In 'The Fall of Max Payne', he's back in a game very similar to the first one. Although every one of the little changes brought some improvement, and the final outcome is highly impressive to say the least.
The first thing to marvel at is the amazing graphics. Even without mentioning the very realistic appearance of every character, or the almost lifelike level design, the new 'havok' engine with it's most realistic ragdoll physics effect could get the programmers a handful of awards. Some familiar characters from the first game are back, each of them lighting up the monitor with their personalities and stories. Sound and music are simply amazing. There are many hilarious scenes and moments throughout the game. Noir is a genre not appreciated by everyone, but fans of the genre will find the story and brilliant writing a true revelation. From the very first moment, you're constantly drawn back to the well known world of Max Payne, to that dark and twisted hell of an american dream. (While the first game wasn't exactly for kids either, MP2 is a game strictly for adults.) It is again a sweet ride.
There are some down sides as well. Bullet Time 2.0 is quite good, but nothing earth shattering. The non-linear storytelling gets confusing sometimes, and it just really doesn't do any good when the story in itself is already confusingly complicated. Each of the characters are modeled after different actors than in the first game, so hardcore fans of the original may find the new faces disappointing. Many people complain that the game is a bit on the short side, although it has very high replay value. It's impossible to catch every single conversation, easter egg, joke and hint for the first time. And with the 'different ending' you can get when playing through the game on Dead On Arrival difficulty, which unlocks when the other two difficulties are completed, many gamers will play it for at least three times. And let's not forget about Dead Man Walking, a completely new gameplay mode in which your only goal is to survive for the longest time against unbeatable odds. But even when you reach the point where you can complete any level with your eyes shut and one hand tied, eager modders with their professional modding tools (already released by the developers) will always keep you interested.
Awesome game. Definitely my first and only candidate for game of the year.
Forever Knight (1992)
Spectacular show
Forever Knight is a reminder that a decade ago, television shows used to have charisma, good writing, quality acting and originality. It is about a 700ish vampire, ex-knight and now police officer, Nicholas de Brabant. His greatest wish is to become mortal, and although as we see more and more of his life (his past often seen through flashbacks) his "death wish" makes less and less sense, the quest for mortality is fun to watch. Of course Forever Knight had it's flaws as well, but they can be easily overlooked.
I do not agree with those who say the last episode was a disappointment. In my opinion, the show seriously needed the cruel, unhappy ending - without it, the relationship between the two main characters would've seemed just another Hollywood type boring love story, where everybody who really deserves it gets a better life at the end.
Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
The ultimate movie (some spoilers)
I can see why Highlander: The Quickening got some utterly bad reviews. But all those people who say it's a worthless piece of ****, well they don't do complete justice to this piece of cinematic art. C'mon, this movie isn't half that bad! In fact, it has everything you could wish for in a movie!
Mystery - what's the deal with the thing immortal guys kept saying, that there can be only _one_?
Romance - eewww... but it's definitely there, for all you romance lovers
Sci-fi - turns out there's still an awful lot of them and they are all aliens from another planet! hell yeah...
Horror - "oh my god, I actually spent one and a half hours of my life watching that movie!"
Comedy - you can only appreciate the comedy value if you saw the original Highlander
Drama - imagine any of the actors who read the script _only_ after signing up for a role in this movie (probably all of them)
I'm a huge fan of the original Highlander movie and the TV series, and I am not willing to just hate anything connected to my beloved immortal swordsmen. This movie is no exception. You just have to take it lightly and make the most of watching it. Remember, there are no bad movies - only unwilling audiences. (And if you're a fan of Christopher Lambert like myself, try not to feel sorry for him. He probably managed to get over this movie by now.)