Review of Sucker Punch (2011) by Adamr — 25 May 2011

Impressive and intriguing. The action sequences are over the top, tongue in cheek refuges in audacity, gleefully playing on the most fundamental sense of awesome in an over-the-top manner. But largely, the meat of this film is a very self-aware critique of the very sort of movie it portrays, forcing an aware viewer to reconsider his perspective on the sexualized action flick.

This movie, if you pay attention, should force you to question the basest desires of your taste without resorting to a heavy handed dismissal. Remember, when the action sequences start, WE, the audience, are those deplorable characters looking for a cheap thrill before we consider the personal story that Sweet Pea alludes to.

We need to reconsider what this story is really about, and undermine our self-centeredness. You're not going to like this movie unless your willing to accept that sucker punch. Then again, if you don't see it coming, you probably should have.