Aug 10, 2008 03:10 AM
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As I say this im well aware of the resilience of the Hollywood studios,
how many movies have we prayed "let this be the last" but have still
gone on to see 5, 6, 7 and THEN THE REMAKE.
I guess we as much to blame as the producers.
For what its worth this movie isn't really that bad.
The special effects are decent for the obviously low budget, THEY AT
PAR WITH THE ORIGINALS WHICH IS GOOD ENOUGH THOUGH BY TODAYS STANDARDS
THATS SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE.
The one liners are pretty good, I laughed at most of them, even though
some of them were very childish and clearly aimed the children in the
family audience that the producers hope will see this movie.
In fact the humour in this movie is mostly good even though its obvious
jokes have been included to appeal all sections and ages of society.
The movie isn't long so by the time you realise that other aspects such
as mystery excitement are missing the movies over.
John Hannah actually stole show in this movie.
The plot actually had potential but.
AND HERE COME THE BIG BUTS.
The actors looked bored and unconvincing, the entire movie had a
feeling of lets get this done with, and it showed on screen and it
definitely infused a similar feeling in me.
The movie lacked the narrative and smooth flow that the original had,
even though the original was longer you always had the feeling that
somethings happening or will happen.
In fact even though the plot had loads of potential(as much as sequels
may have) clearly the lack of movie making skills has let down this
movie.
The movie feels like a bad remake of the first and second parts
combined.
The family sequences look altogether unconvincing and are quite
irritating.
There is lack of entertaining and interesting smaller characters that
were aplenty through the earlier fims.
STANDARD SEQUEL WEAKNESSES APPLY.
Its not really that bad a movie, it has its moments, and the humour is
quite good, also a suitable family movie.
That being said this movie is at best seen in times of desperation(for
example me and my friends stuck with nothing to do on Friday night), or
the family not being able to make up its mind on which movie to watch.
-s weak script, bored actors, standard sequel weakness.
+/-s appeals to everyone?!.
+s good humour, never boring, John Hannah,
maintains a now medium standard.
total 5/10(my original rating was 6 considering it met my low
expectations but 6 crosses into good territory and you will only get
that if you expect 5 which is OK so.)
