Sunday, December 29, 2013

R.I.P.D.

Released:  2013

OVERALL RATING:  *  *  .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)

Director:  Robert Schwentkey
Writers:  Phil Hay,  Matt Manfredi
Producers:  Michael Forttrell, Mike Richardson
Main Actors:  Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker

Directing:  *  *
Acting:  *  *  *  
Entertainment Value:  *  *  *
Story:  *  *
Predictability:  *  * 

I had high hopes for this movie.  It was good, but not as good as I was hoping.  The story just had too many holes and didn't really make a lot of sense.  I mean, come on, policing the world of the half dead is so realistic I don't know how they managed to mess it up!  (insert sarcastic snarky face here)

Good Aspects:  It was entertaining and did hold my interest.  The effects were okay.  There were some very funny scenes.  The concept was engaging.

Bad Parts:  It seemed like they may have edited out some parts that were needed for the story line.  Things just didn't connect very well.  Kevin Bacon was too pretty as a Deado.  He needed more disgustingness.

If you are bored and looking for something purely entertaining to watch, I do recommend this movie. Don't waste your time though if you are looking for a great film.

Favorite Scene:  Roy (as his avatar) being flung through the mall and against buildings as people watched.  Him as a hot chick was pretty brilliant.

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