Predators

Release Date: July 9th, 2010

Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi

Stars: Adrien Brody, Alice Braga, Topher Grace, Laurence Fishburne

Synopsis: A group of professional killers from different backgrounds find themselves dropped into a jungle with no memory of how they got there and hunted by something otherworldly.

AltAss Ratings (On a scale of 1 to 5 asses)

Plot:                                              

Brings a decent formula to the table for what could amount to a pretty entertaining action adventure ride.

Writing / Production:                

The biggest problem with "Predators" is the painfully slow start and mundane lulls between the action.  The action scenes are okay but disappointing considering how long the audience sits in anticipation of them.  The special effects seemed hokie at times which drove the final nail in the coffin for this film.

Acting:                                         

I just don't think bad ass is in Adrien Brody's range so it is unfortunate that the film makers didn't go with someone else.  Laurence Fishburne and Topher Grace were very good but their roles were too small to carry the movie.  The rest of the supporting cast gets a solid B+.

Originality:                              

The film is a sequel and really offers only one small plot twist audiences may not see coming that is in the end quite trivial.

Overall:                                      

Action adventure movies are supposed to keep your juices flowing and at the very least not put you to sleep.  "Predators" fails to do either and perpetually will keep you waiting for something good to happen. 

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The Experiment

Release Date: September 21st, 2010 (DVD)

Genre: Drama / Thriller

Stars: Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker, Cam Gigandet

Synopsis: A group of men respond to a newspaper ad for a research project that involves simulating the conditions of a prison in which most will be prisoners and some will be guards.

AltAss Ratings (On a scale of 1 to 5 asses)

Plot:                                  

A great overall idea that is hurt a little bit by the vagueness of the conclusion.

Writing:                      

In conjunction with the editing and directing it greatly devalued the picture.  The opening is sporadic and the introduction of the characters seems uneven and forced.  The ending does not make sense and is inconclusive.  There are moments in between that provide a teaser at how brilliant the film could have been.

Acting:                              

Adrien Brody and Forest Whitaker are undoubtedly very special talents.  Whitaker's character transformation alone may warrant watching this film despite its shortcomings.

Originality:                      

A prison movie without real prisoners and guards?  I love it.

Overall:                          

Just picking up the box and discovering the plot and cast will raise most people's expectations.  Unfortunately, they will undoubtedly feel let down and a little upset because this film had the potential to be so much better. 

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