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Doom (2005)
Very Bad, Avoid At All Costs
This is easily the worst movie I've seen this past year. In a year filled with awful remakes(Guess Who?, War of the Worlds), more boring autobiographical films (Get Rich or Die Trying') and just awful movies this pretty much no fail action flick managed to suck. Doom was one of the most original, creepy and violent games ever. This film is the most unoriginal, sloppy and boring sci-fi/horror flicks I can think of.Every possible cliché(super healing potion or something) was used. Even scenes in the film that contributed nothing to story were ripped off from other movies like the helicopter flight(Predator) or the weapons specific to the character (Predator). As for the so called action, there was hardly any of it. Most of the shooting was done at nothing because by the time the so called special team realized they saw something, it was already gone or pouncing on them from another side. Ditto for gore, hardly any,a pretty gross autopsy scene though but done better and looked cooler elsewhere(Blade 2). Finally, there was 3 monsters, and maybe we saw only one instance of each. The wheelchair demon was the dumbest thing I ever seen. To sum up, this is a lazy attempt to make a buck off a popular franchise, nothing more. Not like the director wasn't capable of a decent action movie. I far as i know he directed Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave and Romeo Must Die which were all good popcorn action flicks. Better luck next time Andrzej.
Zhmurki (2005)
Great Action Comedy, Lots of Fun
This is one of those hate it or love it movies. I personally love this film.For one the dialogue is witty, moronic and amazing at the same time. The acting is nicely done, the soundtrack is amazing as usual. All in all, the life of crime during the 90's in provincial Russia is accurately portrayed.The action scenes are great and plentiful so its easy to pay attention. Not like its trying to deliver a philosophical message. The plot is very simple and the characters are memorable.If however,you are a sensitive viewer, stay away. There is a generous amount of graphic violence, torture, politically incorrect ideas and mild language. If you are a cynic or a Russian angry at the government of the time and this kind of material brings back bad memories, the black humour in this film will not be to your liking, so pass this one up. But if your are looking for a fun way to spend a little less than two hours, don't mind some blood and have an open mind, give this a try.