Review of Any Given Sunday (1999) by Jani H — 01 Feb 2009
"Looks like he got damage to his eye.".
I watched this on a Sunday, on the eve of the Superbowl. I'm not a big fan of American football, mainly watched this because of the cast and Oliver Stone. Wish I wouldn't had.
"Any Given Sunday" is just another basic sports movie, only worse. All of the clichés are here; an injured legend of the game, a young player who thinks his the next big thing in the league, machobullshit player stuff etc.
For example all the women in the movie are portrayed as cheap bitches who are only after the money. The players have similar interests. Stone got me confused by adding stills and short clips of old games and legendary players. I don't know if he meant it like the game hasn't changed and its all about winning the last game.
Like in the quote that I put in the beginning, the editing made me feel exactly like that. One of the worst edited films I've ever seen. Short takes with a shaky camera. Just awful. The images are supported with one of the worst soundtracks ever made.
"On any given Sunday you're gonna win or you're gonna lose.".
Well, I definitely lost. I still have fond memories of Stone. Just wish that I can forget this cliché filled movie.
This review of Any Given Sunday (1999) was written by Jani H on 01 Feb 2009.
Any Given Sunday has generally received positive reviews.
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