Review of Blackhat (2015) by Greg1970 — 20 Feb 2015
Point 1 - this is visually entertaining. It has the Michael Mann wide-screen look like Heat and Collateral. I feel as though I am in a city (Box ticked). This conjures the feeling of alienation and that I am nothing but a drop of water in the ocean with my own little life.
Point 2 - the problem. Thor actor is all beef cake and perhaps limited in convincing me he is intelligent enough to be a hacker yet I like Chris Hemsway - as though I know him personally in the same way I feel I know Tom Hanks (the master).
Point 3 - in comparison to the odd worthwhile movie I watch at the flicks this is worth the ticket money. The panoramic scenes does achieve a lot and gives that sensory experience of 'lost in the vast buzzing city which could be any modern city in the world (Box ticked) and this is MM hallmark.
Point 3 - again (why not since the movies keep doing part 2s an 3s?). Birdman, Theory of Everything and Whiplash - the only great movies of 2015 so far. Outstanding. This does not hold candle to them but comparing the multitude of drivel I have watched in recent years at least I don't regret parting with my hard earned dosh.
Verdict: decent enough to view at the flicks, particularly for the visual style of MM.
This review of Blackhat (2015) was written by Greg1970 on 20 Feb 2015.
Blackhat has generally received mixed reviews.
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