Poseidon

Gemini Cricket · 05-17-2006, 07:26 AM

What gets my goat sometimes is when someone (and I don't mean anyone here) says that because it's an action film that you shouldn't expect it to be phenominal. I think it can be both. A film can be an action flick and still be interesting, with compelling characters and a point. It hasn't happened recently, but I do believe that it is possible.

A good example of this is the two 'Navarone' movies. 'The Guns of Navarone' is a fine action military film. 'Force 10 From Navarone' is horrid. The first one had an interesting plot, characters you liked and chilling messages here and there. The second one lacked everything.

(Tangent: It's the same irritation I feel when someone says, don't pick on that Disney film it's for kids. Wrong. It is possible to make a film for kids and adults to enjoy.)

With that rant out there in the open, I must admit that I didn't see 'Poseidon' and don't plan to. I have the original on DVD and watch it to laugh at.

05-17-2006, 07:26 AM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	What gets my goat sometimes is when someone (and I don't mean anyone here) says that because it's an action film that you shouldn't expect it to be phenominal. I think it can be both. A film can be an action flick and still be interesting, with compelling characters and a point. It hasn't happened recently, but I do believe that it is possible. A good example of this is the two 'Navarone' movies. 'The Guns of Navarone' is a fine action military film. 'Force 10 From Navarone' is horrid. The first one had an interesting plot, characters you liked and chilling messages here and there. The second one lacked everything. (Tangent: It's the same irritation I feel when someone says, don't pick on that Disney film it's for kids. Wrong. It is possible to make a film for kids and adults to enjoy.) With that rant out there in the open, I must admit that I didn't see 'Poseidon' and don't plan to. I have the original on DVD and watch it to laugh at.
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