infamousme2
I'm surprised no one else mentioned this anywhere... Amd as usual, I give very bad reviews to movies that doesn't conclude or that leaves endings to unanswered questions. This movie ends with a villain no one has caught and still alive. And in my opinion, that always ruins a movie.
conndar
Some call it fun, I call it nonsense. That's what this is, nonsense. There's a major issue with the finished product here. Well there are several, but let's start with the problem with the concept.
This movie is clichéd bullcrap. It's the kind of stuff that was dished out by that purveyor of delightful trash in the 80s Cannon only not as good and not as pure. I say unpure because the clichés in this movie seem like they are aimed at children. The highs and lows about a boy overcoming adversity to cheesy music is up there with Karate kid and Masters of the Universe..and maybe even Russkies (remember that one?). How many times can Samuel L Jaclson actually thank that brave fearless boy before all of the cheesey grins make us start to cheer for the baddies. That's if the baddies themselves didn't seem like they feell straight out of a 'Henchmen book for Dummies' which makes them just as annoying.
Anyway, thats the problem. This movie seems to be geared towards kids (half of what is passed as fact here is out-loud laughable). But clearly from the horrific violence and language simply isn't intended for a minor audience. The rating is 13 pg...but honestly, the rhetoric of a boys right of passage story seems meant for younger kids its that cringe worthy. The kind of people would think this is fun are people I would imagine who genuinely have the mind of a child (not a childish sense of humour and not some sort of nostalgic love of bad 80s movies).
Its not a throwback to any genre or era. Its not Delta force or American Ninja. It has no depth. This can be made up with action, but when the cheesey cringey subplot kicks you in your sense of urgh every few minutes it just makes this movie fail on too many levels. Its a confused piece of badly written nonsense.. It not a nod to old fune movies, its just a confused, uncomfortable pile of bs. Which is a pity considering the mighty fine cast at hand. I've spent too much time writing this as it is...can't believe I stayed up to watch to this trite. Avoid.
Tokana Hennequin
Upon seeing the snapshot picture/poster for this movie, as well as the title, I decided to give it a go. At first, I wasn't too impressed; it wasn't the blockbuster I was expecting, especially with Samuel L. Jackson in it, playing the President of the United States. It was more of a movie aimed at teenagers to young adults; those who dream of meeting, even saving the President of the United States (whether you're American or not). I don't mind these kinds of movies if they're done well with a good cast.This is a family and son, coming of age kind of movie – a boy must find himself under some of the roughest and most extraordinary conditions.I must say, though, that this movie is rather predictable, and you can tell who the protagonist is going to be before he even reveals himself. Also, you can guess who's joining him in this quest.The movie was slow at first (definitely not your regular blockbuster film), but slowly picked up the pace later on in the movie. In the end, the movie went pretty quickly! Could I handle more of it? Probably not. It was timed well!Saying all this, though, it was well-made, and it was refreshing to see a movie that is not your typical Hollywood blockbuster movie, and one that does not even take place anywhere near America, as so many do! Either that, or a made-up country. The casting directors did a good job with casting the actors, as they played their parts well.My scoring went along the lines of IMDb at first, but since sticking with the movie (I'm glad I did), my score rose, as I left this movie somewhat satisfied.Would I watch this movie again? Maybe. It's for sure on my rainy-day list! Would I recommend it to other people? Yeah.If you're going to take it too seriously and point out the plot-holes or improbability of some of the things/scenes in here, instead of what it is, which is a light-hearted movie, then it's probably best you look elsewhere.
Stephen Bird
Quite possibly and highly probably Samuel L Jackson is the greatest and coolest president ever depicted on film.Big Game is old school action/adventure and a whole lot of fun, it takes me back to the days of Bruce Willis and Harrison Ford where the action was camp but so-so much better than it is today. Big Game doesn't try too hard, it's cheap-no thrills and that's what makes it so good. If you tried to analyse and pick the film apart then there wouldn't be a whole lot left, it has a lot of flaws but who cares, a proper popcorn munching, sit back and enjoy flick perfect for a rainy night. The story seems butchered, so basically a psychopath with no real motives wants the president as a trophy, to be stuffed like an animal and presented in his home for his friends to gaze at..., he's enlisted the help of an insider who works for the president by buying him off, and the duo set out to capture the most important man in the world. Applause must go out to the young Onni Tommila who plays the Finnish lad , this brave young guy saves the president initially and sticks with him throughout, time and time again being there for him, helping him escape capture and fight off the baddies..., the part was acted very well and Onni Tommila deserves commending.For the sake of not ruining a nice film, I'm not going to go into detail about the flaws and I'm not going to suggest any room for improvement, let it be and leave it as it is.Sam Jackson is one of my all time favourites, his screen presence is terrific and he has one of the most iconic and recognisable voices in cinema, a perfect fit to play a very different president and to give his own unique spin on the role.
AD
