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The Losers, a review by Dragonfire

I went to see The Losers on Thursday.  I did think it was going to be like The A-Team based on the previews, but I decided to see it.  The movie is entertaining and works as a mindless action movie.

The movie is based on the Vertigo comic of the same name.  From the research I've done, it seems like the plot has stayed mostly the same, though there are probably changes. 

The plot is fairly straightforward, dealing with a five man elite military team, possibly special forces.  A mission goes badly, and they end up blamed for what happens.  All they know is that someone named Max is involved in what happened.  They decide to make it look like they died and then they start planning how to get back home.  While still in Bolivia, they are approached by Aisha, a woman who wants them to work with her to go after Max in exchange for her getting them back in the country. 

After seeing the movie, I still think it is a lot like The A-Team, though there are some differences.  Even with all the similarities - at least from what I remember from she show since it has been so long since I last saw it, the movie is still entertaining.  People looking for a more original movie will more than likely be disappointed.  Several things happen without making things confusing since most of it is some kind of action or confrontation.  There are several fights, most of which are rather extreme and not realistic.  The action stuff does help to keep things interesting.  The violence isn't that graphic since the movie is rated PG-13.  I'm thinking the comic books might have been more graphic with the violence, and possibly even the language.  There is a bit of a relationship that develops between Aisha and Clay - he is basically in charge of the group.  The sex scenes are limited in what they show, again because of the rating, though Aisha does still show off a lot of skin. 

None of the characters are developed that much.  The motivation for the guys is very clear since they want to get home and then get revenge on Max.  Aisha's motivations are more murky and mysterious for much of the movie.  There is a bit of mystery around Max as well.  All of the cast is fine in their parts, though none of them really stand out in their parts. 

Overall, I enjoyed the movie and think it is worth watching for a decent action movie.



The Losers

(From The Losers on May 11th, 2010)

The Great Silence, a review by Antares

The Great Silence (1968) 62/100 - After I finished watching this film, I went online to see what others thought of it. I was perplexed as to why praise is heaped upon this film. Sure, the setting is unique, but all I kept thinking was how much different and better it would have been if Sergio Leone had been at the helm. I did like the bleakness that purveys the screenplay, but some of the camera work is pretty shoddy. And I can't believe I'm about to write this, but Morricone's score is pretty banal. I really think I'm done with Spaghetti westerns, it's all downhill after Leone.

Teal = Masterpiece
Dark Green = Classic or someday will be
Lime Green = A good, entertaining film
Orange = Average
Red = Cinemuck
Brown = The color of crap, which this film is

(From Antares' Short Summations on July 11th, 2020)

Smallville Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

20. BEAST
After Clark discovers the grave of Davis/Doomsday is empty, Oliver encourages our hero to end the problem with Doomsday forever. But Clark is reluctant to take a life...and he does not know that the person he trusts most shelters Davis.

My Thoughts:
Being the final three episodes... we are pretty much at the point that all the rest of the episodes will be about Doomsday.This one is pretty good. Some parts seemed a little slow.

My Rating:

21. INJUSTICE
Has Chloe had a change of heart? She urges Clark to destroy Davis before it is too late. So does Tess, who puts her squad of meteor-powered operatives on the trail of the beast. Meanwhile, Clark devises a plan that could separate Doomsday from Davis.

My Thoughts:
This one I liked quite a bit. I enjoyed seeing some of the past meteor freaks come back in their own group. Very good!

My Rating:

22. DOOMSDAY


My Thoughts:
This is an excellent episode to end the season on. I really liked to see Black Canary and Bart Allen (Impulse) again. And the storyline with Jimmy was great. I definitely enjoyed every second of it.

My Rating:

(From Smallville Marathon on January 24th, 2010)