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Primeval (2007)
Why it was a BAD MOVIE
OK, I'm going to explain why this was a bad movie, but first I must say a friend and I went into the theater to see this film, completely expecting to see a piece of trash, and let me say I was not disappointed... in that it was trash.
The commercials, what with the whole "Bundy" and "Manson" references, it sounded alright, until someone informed me it was about a giant crocodile. F You advertisers who came up with that add campaign, tricking people. After the film, a large portion of the small audience was complaining about that. It was not a good trick, because it was a bad surprise.
The CGI, it was bad. The acting, it was bad. The plot, it was bad. The editing, at times, was bad. Orlando Bloom plays one character, THE TOKEN BLACK GUY, which is too bad, because I like him. Even though he played that stupid type of character, he was the only redeeming quality in the film. The characters are stupid, the plot goes exactly where you think it will, the gore looks bad, animated blood always looks bad. The crocodile, he just doesn't look great. There are cheesy plot twists and cheesy lines.
This film is not worth your money, unless you're like me and want to laugh.
And to you poor dopes that saw it thinking you'd see a real killer, I'm sorry. In their defense though, the add campaign is almost accurate if you think about it. Don't want to give anything away, but in the end, this film is really bad, as were the adds.
King of the Corner (2004)
Making the life of an average man interesting...
I had the pleasure of seeing this film this past week (before it's official release) as Mr. Riegert screened it at Pitt college. This film is about an ordinary man (Leo) and the problems he faces. Mr. Riegert managed to tell this story in a way to make it interesting. Some may find the beginning of the film to be slow, but as the movie goes on the audience can't help but become pulled into the life of Leo.
Some of the problems Leo faces are common, letting the audience relate. Almost everybody can pick up something different from this film, and it has something people of all ages can relate to, I myself am 17 and found things in the movie that do reflect life as I know it. The theater was filled with people as young as myself to the elderly, everybody able to get something different out of the movie and it's characters.
The story is told straight out, with great writing and humorous moments. The acting is well done, and the film has many memorable moments (one being the funeral scene where Riegert really gives a moving performance). The movie was shot without many close-ups providing a style that allows the audience to gain perspective on everything going on, there are also few cuts, which allows you to notice change in character.
At the beginning, if you're thinking this movie is a documentary about a boring man, by the end you will have forgotten those thoughts while you think about Leo's life as though it is your own.
After the film I was able to speak with Mr. Riegert, who answered all questions and was eager to hear my thoughts, I have no complaints about this film, and enjoyed it very much and thank him for being there. He has done a fantastic job, not making an 'artsy' film, but telling life as it is. You will enjoy seeing Leo change in character from the beginning to the end. When you get the chance, see this movie. I know I will again.