Schweiger disqualifies himself as a director, scriptwriter, and actor in just one film, which sadly, stands as the sole achievement here. Most of the dialogues, presumably penned by him, fall flat and lack the spark to engage the audience.
I initially turned it off after 20 minutes, giving it a second chance a day later only to find that it didn't get any better. The lack of effort is apparent, especially when it comes to continuity errors and poor stunt effects, which come off as blatantly unrealistic.
The subplot, which seems to veer off into a reflection of what might be Schweiger's personal life crisis, adds no value to the overall narrative. Instead, it detracts from the already thin plot, making the viewing experience even more tedious.
Moreover, what really irks me is the blatant disregard for automobile appreciation, a theme that the original films portrayed with a certain reverence.
(spoiler) It's absurd to see a character in the film recklessly repainting a well-preserved 30+-year-old Manta with a spray can (twice), or driving it through saltwater on the beach. These actions reflect not just a lack of understanding and respect for automotive culture but also showcase how out-of-touch the film is with reality.
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An extensive run time of 120 minutes feels like a stretch, with filler scenes adding to the ordeal. A tighter edit, cutting it down to a crisp 30 minutes could have potentially salvaged the narrative, maintaining the audience's interest.
In conclusion, this film is a hard pass. Despite giving it a fair shot, it disappointingly remains bad, unfunny, and predictable throughout. It's a misfire on many levels - a wasted opportunity that could have been something substantial with a more thought-out script and better execution.
I initially turned it off after 20 minutes, giving it a second chance a day later only to find that it didn't get any better. The lack of effort is apparent, especially when it comes to continuity errors and poor stunt effects, which come off as blatantly unrealistic.
The subplot, which seems to veer off into a reflection of what might be Schweiger's personal life crisis, adds no value to the overall narrative. Instead, it detracts from the already thin plot, making the viewing experience even more tedious.
Moreover, what really irks me is the blatant disregard for automobile appreciation, a theme that the original films portrayed with a certain reverence.
(spoiler) It's absurd to see a character in the film recklessly repainting a well-preserved 30+-year-old Manta with a spray can (twice), or driving it through saltwater on the beach. These actions reflect not just a lack of understanding and respect for automotive culture but also showcase how out-of-touch the film is with reality.
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An extensive run time of 120 minutes feels like a stretch, with filler scenes adding to the ordeal. A tighter edit, cutting it down to a crisp 30 minutes could have potentially salvaged the narrative, maintaining the audience's interest.
In conclusion, this film is a hard pass. Despite giving it a fair shot, it disappointingly remains bad, unfunny, and predictable throughout. It's a misfire on many levels - a wasted opportunity that could have been something substantial with a more thought-out script and better execution.