Memories of Forrest Gump and Ping Pong diplomacy: an Aussie visits Beijing’s favorite past-time (video).
8/2/2008
A Ping Pong Park
Worst, Better, Best for the Summer
Four quick movie reviews:
Do not bother downloading the new Speed Racer. The whole thing felt like it was written and designed by a group of nine-year old’s that were high on pixie sticks. What were the brothers thinking? Verdict: 2 out of 5
Under no condition should you think about watching the straight-to-DVD sequel to War Games. The latest one - the Dead Code - is beyond awful. I took one for the team, the nerd team because… holy cow was the script terrible. If you thought that computer jargon and capabilities in movies like Swordfish or Firewall were retarded, you’ll be amazed at what the old WOPR can do. On second thought, watch it and look at the cool new supercomputer — because it is so incredibly realistic in all its naked PCB glory. Verdict: .75 out of 5
And while the action and special effects were cool, the plot of Wanted was hilariously dumb. A magical loom? Good god maybe all of the supernatural plot devices have finally all been used up. Verdict: 2.5 out of 5
Lastly, Hancock. Decent story, good action, not too much sappy romance. A bit better than My Super Ex-Girlfriend. I’d say it is one of Will Smith’s better films (primarily because it suits his strong side as a goofy/witty rapper). Plus it is not very long, so you can get back to watching reruns of a very funny show: Arrested Development (which stars Jason Bateman, the supporting actor from Hancock). Verdict: 3 out of 5