Review of Max (2002) by Jesse C — 04 Oct 2005

[b]A History of Violence[/b].

Story Development/Believability: 8.

Wow. All I can say is that this movie's storyline was very well developed. I totally believed everything, and felt like this could actually happen. The little girl in the movie needed to be shot in the head, however.

Sound Design/Musical Score: 6.

I don't remember it detracting, but I don't remember it adding.

Cinematography/Editing: 7.

Pretty standard for the most part, but some well shot scenes of blood and guts. Even though I could have done without some of those shots, they were done well.

Actor Performance/Connection to Audience: 8.

I would give this movie an 9 if the little girl wasn't in the movie. She was seriously so bad, I walked out saying, "She needed to die. Seriously.".

Directing/Achievement of Goal: 8.

Probably pretty much what the director wanted, minus the little girl.

Entertainment: 9.

Very few "slow" parts, in my opinion. A lot of character building made the story more entertaining. Takes a twist in a direction you don't expect. Nice.

[b]Max[/b].

Story Development/Believability: 7.

The way the story developes really puts you in the shoes of Hitler. You're there for the whole ride. However, it drags severly at certain parts.

Sound Design/Musical Score: 8.

Light classical music and not much scoring do this film justice.

Cinematography/Editing: 8.

Very unique visuals.

Actor Performance/Connection to Audience: 7.

I want to say that Hitler's character is amazing, but John Cusack just isn't right for the role. Sorry, John. You're way to modern.

Directing/Achievement of Goal: 9.

Probably exactly what they intended.

Entertainment: 6.

Slow. Dragging. Not many explosions. Overall, pretty interesting.