Showing posts with label Djimon Hounsou. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Djimon Hounsou. Show all posts

Monday, December 30, 2019

Charlie's Angels - 霹靂嬌娃



Charlie's Angels (霹靂嬌娃) is an 2019 film. The movie stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska. The supporting cast include Elizabeth Banks, Djimon Hounsou, Chris Pang, and Jonathan Tucker. Cameo appearances from Hailee Steinfeld, Lili Reinhart, Aly Raisman, Chloe Kim, Ronda Rousey, Danica Patrick, Laverne Cox, Michael Strahan, and Jaclyn Smith. This movie combines the television and previous films into a combined universe for the first time. A sequel would be difficult given that it bombed at the box office.



Kristen Stewart plays Sabina Wilson who is trying to get information from Jonny Smith, played by Chris Pang. Jane Kano, played by Ella Balinska, burst in as the information is obtained and they get away. Months later, Elena Houghlin played by Naomi Scott is a scientist that develops a energy conservation device called Calisto. However, the safetly of the device is in question and she tries to get that information out, eventually getting connected with the Angels. Let the fun begin with her employers want kill her. Recruited for an Angel spot, can these three angels save the day and stop Calisto from getting to the public?



This was a pretty entertaining film. I thought the main plot point of Calisto was a good one. A wanna be whistle blower that becomes an Angel. And the expansion of the universe gives it legs. I would even Sony going with a television series instead of a movie franchise. In essence, go back to its roots. But Sony doesn't have a Disney+ type platform to do this.

Kristen Stewart was the star of the movie. Her turn as Sabina was pretty awesome. Stewart is so far from her Eclipse days that I could see her in her element. I'd watch a Stewart film in a Bond type setting any day after this film.

Monday, March 26, 2018

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword - 亞瑟:王者之劍



King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (亞瑟:王者之劍) is an 2017 movie. The film stars Charlie Hunnam as King Arthur. The supporting cast include Jude Law, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, and Djimon Hounsou. The movie is a new look at the story of King Arthur directed by Guy Ritchie.

Jude Law plays Vortigern, who kills Arthur's parents to gain the throne. Arthur escapes, found by prostitutes, and raised him with street smarts. Arthur runs into some trouble and falls in with some folks trying to pull Excalibur from the stone. Arthur pulls it and thus begins his story to overthrowing Vortigern.

Short summary because the movie was super complicated. Seriously complicated. BUT it was fun and the story was another realistic take on the legend of Arthur. In this case, taking a more rags to riches and man of the streets. Charlie ends up being a reluctant king who overcomes.

If it comes on TV, I'd stop to watch. Not sure if I go out of my way to watch again.




Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Never Back Down

Originally posted on xanga.



Just watched "Never Back Down" tonight while washing 2 nights of dishes. Sorry, I didn't clean up last night.

It was quite enjoyable. The story was a little immature, but its justifiable because the main characters are in High School still.

Stuff like this wouldn't happen in College. Unless you watch van wilder or accepted. Where "pride" and "honor" is important.

In this case, you gotta fight to stop fighting because you fought once before. Makes sense I guess, if you like to fight!

Good fighting for the most part. Reminds of the old kung fu revenge movies. Although this storyline isn't about revenge, it can play to that aspect.

I rented it, you can too.