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Fist of the North Star (1995)
Yet another example of ample potential not followed through
Yet another example of good source material, if not for interesting character interplay, then at least for good mind-numbing violence. FOTNS has it moments namely good photography and score with a couple of nifty fight sequences but falls flat with Daniels' wooden acting and overload of underdeveloped and unappealing characters. Kudos for slipping in Melvin Van Peebles. Scenes such as Daniels' Kenshiro delivering what is probably the most anticipated line for fans "You're already dead" turn the viewing experience into a head-scratching inner monologue questioning how many takes did Randel do and was that really the best one?
An example of this east to west translation gone right will probably be Steve Norrington's adaptation of Akira, or the upcoming adaptation of Ninja Scroll though the actual animes themselves will be very hard to upscale.
The Hitman (1991)
The Box reads "3 1/2 Stars...Astonishing!" Yes -Astonishingly awful
Too bad Braddock didn't stay missing in action, otherwise we might have been spared this boring and slow movie. Assumed to be one of his better flicks (only because of the box) I've seen more emotion on the "Total Gym" infomercial.
Apparently his mullet isn't the only bad thing following this honorary Texas ranger around town. Taking time out of his day killing people Norris teaches a bullied child how to stand up for himself. Too bad He didn't teach him how to withstand a brick of plastique explosive via Norris's foes. Sure he slaps a bigot around but isn't that sort cancelled out by his "you eat this sh**?" remark about Middle Eastern food. *Note to self* Help elderly woman across street, then head to nearest Italian restaurant, pour tomato sauce over patron's head and proceed to ask him if the same sauce flows through his veins?
Keep that thumb flexed and ready 'cause you'll be hitting FF more than once. Norris walking from point A to point B is boring, especially when it lasts 10 minutes.
Going to watch 'Hitman'? Keep the phone line free 'cause after hitting the 'time remaining' button for 11th time you'll wish you had placed a hit on yourself