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Ready or Not (2009)
Don't expect too much
Since the movie didn't even have -any- votes yet on IMDb it was obvious not a very large movie production nor that popular. The poster looked okay, and so did the entire visual part of the movie. It wasn't shot badly, the camera work was decent and professional (besides for example a moment where they accidentally shot the right front corner of the follow car and quickly turned the camera away), and the audio was decent too. The storyline was just disappointing. Bunch of guys walking through some fields and suddenly falling into the next scene, another field... They ran into some random people and it all slightly connected with each other. The first hour was pretty dull and boring. A few grins here and there, but nothing more, nothing less. I guess the last 15 minutes where the best part of the movie, when the plot unfolded and the true reasons all became clear. That was the best part of the movie, but besides the last 15 minutes, it was all a waste of time. Don't watch it with friends like I did, grab a real comedy in that case. 3/10 because it wasn't a bad B-movie type, it contained a few grins, and looked proper.
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
Enjoyable movie for the drug-empire-movie lovers!
The reason people would watch this DVD would be either they saw the original, saw Sean Combs' name on the box, or they love the movies in this genre. I would classify myself as between option 2 and 3. I love drug-empire movies, and I enjoy to see a pop-star appearing in a movie now and then. This movie enjoyed me all the way, it had various elements which are important for this type, going all the way from loyalty via girls and action back to setting up your empire. Modern version of Scarface, but then without all the messed up characters going mental. The movie actually had some kind of plot and actors used their brains in the end, instead of their balls. Obviously, business goes before pleasure, but smoking some traitors now and then didn't harm anyone there. The movie is enjoyable for those who like the drug-empire type of movies. I enjoyed it a lot and ended up with a good satisfied feeling. Sean's role wasn't that big, but he sure acted with class and style, close to a PIMP, but a pure business man. Enjoy this movie as a 'standalone', drop all reviews and things you heard about the movie, and go watch Harlem getting 3 new bad-boys in town! I would rate it 7/10, its no classic movie like scarface or the godfather trilogy, but its sure one you want to check out.