 "Somewhat good, but kind of annoying" | 2010-03-10 |
| - Reviewed By Movie Junkie from Pittsburgh Pa |
| This movie made me like it and hate it. All at the same time. I bought this movie cause I thought that it was a simple Arnold action flick. I did not relize it had a Christian theme to it. Not that this ruined the movie for me. But it made it a little annoying to watch. Not being Christian. Since this movie makes Christianity out to be real. With a "Without a shadow of a doubt" kind of attitude. But I relize it is just entertainment. That being said I did like the action parts in the movie. And the hole Arnold shoot em up kinda thing you would expect. But then after being a little annoyed for two hole hours you get to the end. And see what happens to Arnolds character. Plus they try to use the Devil to scare you. If you dont believe in the Devil how are you gonna find it scary? So basically the religous theme annoyed me. But all in all it was good for entertainment. I can see however why the paticular copy I own of this movie right now. Is currently out of print. |
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 "No matter how silly, good vs. evil, I'm there!" | 2010-02-15 |
| - Reviewed By Tony's reviews |
I liked this film the first time I saw it, and like it now just the same. The charecters are flawed somewhat, but the actors playing them do a decent job, and seem to have a lot of fun with it.
I'm sick and tired of critics acting like they know good from bad, because to me, 98% of the time, they don't know
squat! Thus, a shining example being this film, good vs. evil has been done numerous times, and granted, this isn't the most original way either, but still enjoyable, plus being an Arnold fan doesn't hurt, although he seems alot more humane in this, even though he does still wreak alot of havoc here. Gabriel Byrne does a good devilish figure too-obviously the primary villian, I've seen my share of devilish depictions-and the one here doesn't dissapoint.
The remaining cast does a nice job too, even though some don't last too long. I'm getting kind of tired of saying
the same thing-but here you shouldn't expect biblical accuracy, try taking it on its own merits, Cloud ten pictures, take note. |
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 "Amazing" | 2009-12-06 |
| - Reviewed By Happy St. Patricks Day2010 from Webberville, Mi, USA |
| This movie is awesome. arnold is awesome the story is awesome what else can you ask for. but beware for a shocker of an ending. I recomend this movie :) |
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| "Via Dolorosa" | 2009-11-12 |
| - Reviewed By Veritas Veritatis |
Since suffering is the means of salvation,
I probably merited a bit by enduring this
entire film.
Then again, a truly virtuous man may have
removed the DVD from the player,
burned the DVD and sprinkled the player
with holy water.
I will probably take the coward's way out
and sell the DVD to recover my money.
Why then the two stars?
Because the action and effects were very
good and, in themselves, entertaining.
Some of the sets and cinematography
were very well done.
This is not a horror film even though
it is promoted as one.
It is never scary.
It is an Arny action flick,
which is not all bad.
I like most of them.
This one ultimately fails because it
tries unsuccessfully to be something else.
The plot was beyond stupid.
If one is to use a religion
and a human institution
that has existed for over 2000 years
as a player in a plot, not done often
enough considering its influence in
human affairs, one ought to at least
try to do so in a somewhat realistic
and credible way.
This film does not even attempt that.
Spoiler
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One example is the ending.
Our hero, after having a religious
conversion experience before the
altar of God in a Catholic Church,
exerts his will to commit suicide
in the church to prevent his Satan-
possessed body from serving the
interests of it's new tenant.
This merits him, we are led to
believe, a place in God's kingdom
alongside his dead wife and daughter,
who appear to welcome him home.
There's a wee theological problem
with that.
Suicide or self-murder, according to
Christian morality,
is a sin, an objectively evil act,
never good or heroic.
I didn't realize that 666, the number of
the beast in Christian sacred scripture
is actually 999 upside down,
and that means the reign of Satan
will begin in the year 999.
No, wait a minute, there was also
supposed to be one in front of it,
so Mr. Horny guy will ascend in 1999.
No big deal, but why was the Pope speaking
Italian to the members of the hierarchy.
The language of the Church is Latin
and the Pope at the time of the film
was Polish.
Vatican City is just by Rome
and Rome is in Italy,
therefore...
Oh OK, I get it.
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If your a big-time Arnold fan,
you'll enjoy this movie,
and as I wrote above, it is an
effects-action-violence extravaganza;
so if that is your cup of tea, you'll
like it for that.
If you're a Christian, or someone who an
understanding of the nature of the Church
and its teaching, you'll spend as much
time annoyed as entertained.
Note bene:
There is a scene of incestuous sexual
activity with nudity that includes
a mother with her apparently young
daughter, that is, too young,
and is entirely gratuitous.
Enough of a reason to say goodbye
to this one.
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| "One of Schwarzenegger's Best" | 2009-09-03 |
| - Reviewed By Anthony Carpenter |
| End Of Days is a Supernatural Action Thriller set in NYC during the Y2k Scare of 1999 but having to do with Satan's return to claim the woman (played by Robin Tunney) who will have his child.Schwarzenegger plays Jericho a burned out Security type cop whose family was murdered and gets involved with a client whose body was taken over by Satan (Gabriel Byrne).He learns of the End of Days and must protect the girl who he is after while also questioning his faith.The Action is non-stop and Explosive,there is some scares here and there and some Satanic scenes of devil worship.Schwarzenegger is Excellent and the story plays well and is highly Entertaining and fast paced.I dont understand all the bad reviews i loved the film and i think people should give it a second look.It's got a little bit of everything including some great dialogue and Byrne is fantastic as old scratch himself.It's a winner in my book 10/10! |
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| "Under-rated and Very Creepy" | 2009-03-21 |
| - Reviewed By St. Wishnevsky from Winston-Salem, NC USA |
| An oddity, Arnold playing against type as a drunk. The possessed priest is very creepy, the scenes in his basement squat are NYC disgusting, and it just rants and rolls from there. |
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