One Truth-This Film Sucks.
I can’t usually be arsed to write reviews, unless its for some Cloverfieldesque meme, but I do usually like rubbish films too, which has unfortunately led me to watch ‘Vantage Point’ this evening. Now Forest Whitaker does manage to stay vaguely classy during the proceedings, doing what he can with a whiter than white character with stupid Hollywood motivations. Dennis Quaid (Forever to be remembered as being out-acted by Martin Short in InnerSpace) manages to look constipated the whole time, and what could be a pretty funky Rashomon update for the war on terror age is ruined by the stupidest fucktard resolution this year (So far-I’m waiting to see whether Indy holds up). Why Is the president always portrayed as a noble fellow trying to be strong and do the right thing againts the advice of his cabinet? I for one want a movie where the president is a moronic puppet/religious zealot willingly manipulated by oil companies. Anyway, the car chase wasn’t bad, in a sub-Bourne way, but I also want a car chase in central London soon (Preferably running over lots of Sloanes as it weaves towards Hammersmith Flyover) so my opinion probably doesn’t count. Anyway, if you are renting and want vehicular action, do yourself a favour and get ‘Hot Rod’ instead. A movie that asks you to watch everything 8 times should at least be worth watching once.
