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Babylon A.D. (2008)
Mediocre. Give me my money back!
First of all, the movie has a very misleading poster and a nonsensical title. I thought the movie was set in a super futuristic place, when it really was a semi-futuristic place with bad artificial limb props and characters with funny names.
The plot just reeks of mediocrity. The makers probably thought that people will watch anything with Vin Diesel on them. What a disservice to his fans.
Good scenes can be found in the movie but the awful story just doesn't let you enjoy it. Passable action scenes can also be found, but you won't find anything you haven't seen before. I think the best scenes can be found in the opening when you haven't really got into the story yet.
I think the actors did good, but the screen writing just doesn't let them show their best.
Bottom line, the movie had potential, but the plot messed it up.
When the movie ended, people started laughing. I don't know what they were laughing at, but the movie sure wasn't funny.
A 6 out of 10.
Rize (2005)
Nice Abs
Put some mildly interesting plot spices and a lot, and I do mean a lot of Krumping throughout, you get RIZE.
RIZE features very wild Krump moves, some awesome, some provocative, and some even hilarious but all entertaining nonetheless. I'm no street dancing fan, but this movie showcases some of the most impressive Krump moves I've ever seen.
The acting's good for a movie like this. It's not going to win any Oscars but it's far from average. Some of the jokes actually cracked me up few times.
Great music. Big beats that will thump your heart out. It's what you would expect from a documentary exposing such a wild dance culture. Intense, tribal, and all that; can't find the words. Music plays a big part in this movie obviously.
Cinematography is good. Fast cuts that flow seamlessly. Very MTV like. It won't win many awards but it sure works well here.
The documentary displays the best of Krumping, the people involved, and their culture. If you have even a passing interest in Krump or urban dance styles then RIZE will be the one to watch.