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RockyBalboa · 03-22-2008, 06:21 AM

The movie is so ridiculously convoluted....that if you're willing and able to accept that and turn your brain off and just have fun with it, then you'll enjoy.

It's like Groundhog Day meets 24.

Hsaru · 03-22-2008, 07:00 AM

2008 has been a terrible year for movies so far, doesn't look to change till May either.

hyrum · 03-22-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

The movie is so ridiculously convoluted....that if you're willing and able to accept that and turn your brain off and just have fun with it, then you'll enjoy.

It's like Groundhog Day meets 24.

Yeah, not a very believable plot, but an interesting way to present a movie. I enjoyed it.

Car chases in narrow European streets are always fun. Was that a BMW the main character was driving? I asked my wife if she saw the car badge, and she said, "I dunno, maybe a Ford Festiva??". Maybe

bluegoose · 03-22-2008, 08:27 PM

I agree. As long as you go into the movie with low expectations for a good plot, its a very enjoyable movie. I really liked the way the story was presented. very original idea.

Watching Matthew Fox try to speak Spanish with another voice dubbed in was worth the price of admission.

RockyBalboa · 03-22-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

I agree. As long as you go into the movie with low expectations for a good plot, its a very enjoyable movie. I really liked the way the story was presented. very original idea.

Watching Matthew Fox try to speak Spanish with another voice dubbed in was worth the price of admission.

Also the plot point with the little girl and Forest Whittakers character.......that was probably the lamest thing of the entire movie, still I enjoyed it.

bluegoose · 03-24-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

Also the plot point with the little girl and Forest Whittakers character.......that was probably the lamest thing of the entire movie, still I enjoyed it.

Spoiler...................................

You think that was more absurd than Matthew Fox, the undercover Spanish terrorist, working his way up to being the Presidents personal body guard? "Its such a relief to not have to live the lie any longer."

I enjoyed the movie, but it was way over the top in so many ways. But yes, the Forrest Whittaker/little girl connection was pretty sappy.

DrumNFeather · 03-24-2008, 03:47 PM

It had a pretty sweet car chase scene though.

03-22-2008, 06:21 AM	#1
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	Saw "Vantage Point" tonight The movie is so ridiculously convoluted....that if you're willing and able to accept that and turn your brain off and just have fun with it, then you'll enjoy. It's like Groundhog Day meets 24. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

03-22-2008, 07:00 AM	#2
Hsaru Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 108	2008 has been a terrible year for movies so far, doesn't look to change till May either.

03-22-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I agree. As long as you go into the movie with low expectations for a good plot, its a very enjoyable movie. I really liked the way the story was presented. very original idea. Watching Matthew Fox try to speak Spanish with another voice dubbed in was worth the price of admission.

03-24-2008, 03:47 PM	#7
DrumNFeather Active LDS Ute Fan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nantucket : ) Posts: 2,566	It had a pretty sweet car chase scene though.