Yes.
No doubt some of the novelty has worn off since the original, but that doesn’t stop this from being an immensely enjoyable romp with the great performances and thrilling style you’d expect.
Should I Go See It?
You Ask. I Answer.
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In Time
No.
A clever concept is squandered in this science fiction allegory that could have been extremely effective given the current socioeconomic climate, but instead lacks both action and subtlety.
Moneyball
Yes.
The script, performances, and historical context are so strong it was able to captivate me throughout (even though it is about a sport that tends not to).
Contagion
Yes.
Not every subplot really works, but the whole is better than the sum of its parts and Soderbergh succeeds in telling a story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
Colombiana
No.
Zoe Saldana’s talents as a femme fatale are squandered in this pedestrian actioner that does nothing that hasn’t been done before (and better).
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Yes.
Andy Serkis’ stunning motion capture performance, combined with WETA’s mastery of effects, is reason enough to see this genuinely entertaining summer blockbuster.
Cowboys & Aliens
Yes.
Daniel Craig stars in this above-average summer actioner that lives up to its name; nothing more, nothing less.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Yes.
Not my favorite origin film in Marvel’s roster (see X-Men: First Class) but the story of Steve Rogers certainly makes for entertaining summer fare and is worth seeing… if only to be better prepared for The Avengers.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
No.
The newest Transformers easily surpasses the atrocity that was its predecessor, but the novelty of the content has faded significantly, leaving behind nothing more than an overlong (albeit beautiful) tech demo.
