Hitman (2007)

Hitman

The Good:
First off, Olga Kurylenko is so unbelievably, ridiculously, and breath-takingly hot in this film. Never heard of her before, but she is gorgeous and makes the film worth a watch by herself!
The fight choreography was pretty good in the film.
There were a few chuckles included.
Decent, if unbelievable, action.

The Bad:
I wasn't a fan of the directing or editing in the film. It was a little too choppy for my tastes in parts and a little too slow-motion-filled in others.
The acting was so-so.
The plot was similar to half the action movie plots out there (mix a little The Bourne Identity with The Transporter, but make it based in Russia!) .
Too little character development for my liking too.

Overall: For a video game movie, it falls dead center in the ranks. It was no Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (which I enjoyed) but it sure was no BloodRayne (avoid). Rent it if you are curious and can't go without checking it out (at least for Olga). It's not terrible.

*I got to see it at a preview screening thanks to my buddy Mike.*

Death Proof (2007)

Death Proof

The Good:
The music, as with all Tarintino movies, was great.
The feel of the exploitation film was expressed very nicely in this movie (in the first half at least, in the second half it has faded but it works really well like that).
The characters were very cool, especially the parallel sets of characters.
Amazing shots.
A very sexy feel.
Nods to other Tartintino movies.
Rosario Dawson and Syndey Tamiia Poitier :-D

The Bad:
It is not a normal plot progression (this might be a problem for some people).
The female round table shots were weak compared to the same basic thing in Reservior Dogs.
It is a little slow to start.

Overall: I can't say too much here, even about my conclusions without giving away some of the plot. I will say this though, I loved this movie. Totally different than I expected. So "sexploitation"/exploitation and so not... bravo Quentin.

Just a note...

I apologize for my recent lapse of entries and absence. I shall return soon.