Tubbs’s Film Reviews

8089 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tubbs.

Memento (2000): I'm not a Pearce fan and he was in most scenes so it was a bit of a struggle. I understand the screenplay was deliberately made complicated which might explain why I couldn't follow it at times.
Only the Dead (2015): There have been a number of war journalist docs but its still worth watching this – if for nothing else its closeness to the action. The disturbing thing is the seemingly lack of control or discipline of those with guns. No wonder civilians get killed.
Karate Kid, The (2010): I had problems with young Smith in "After Earth" (2013)– his acting is awful in this as well. Even though the film goes on for two hours too long I have never seen Jackie Chan look so tired and disinterested.The only highlight is the Chinese locations.
Sanctum (2011): Wakefield can't act in this one and unfortunately he seems to be in every scene. The special effects people however do a good job and help compensate.
Green Hornet, The (2011): Christoph Waltz's performance is the only real highlight – Rogen struggles to carry this film but the special effects help.
Ministry of Fear (1944): The screenplay is interesting but it doesn't require a high level of performance. The exterior scenes aren't great but they are more than compensated for by the interior set designs & props which are enhanced by the lighting which is used to effect.
Chasing Asylum (2016): The documentary lists those who declined to be interviewed – they are mainly prime ministers and politicians – it is a pity that they were unwilling to provide their side of the story – as it stands file this under "Crime".
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016): At 5'7"Cruise must be one of the smaller action heroes but although he must have to stand on a box at times he can still strut his stuff. The screenplay is straight forward so there is no challenge for him in the acting department.
Third Person (2013): The characters are uninteresting and they all deserve each other – the screenplay goes on forever.
Silkwood (1983): It has a hard hitting message which loses some of its impact because of a drawn out screenplay – but it is worth watching the scenes depicting the working conditions of the plant and Meryl's performance.

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