I was thoroughly entertained by Sucker Punch (2011). But I think most people won't be as amused as I was.
Sucker Punch is about a girl (Emily Browning) who gets sent to an insane asylum by her wicked stepfather (circa 1950s) and has to escape before she's lobotomized. She enlists the help of 4 other inmates.
OK, it's not long on plot. But it is weird. And cool. It has amazing action scenes. Did I mention odd? ...And did I mention Fun?
I cannot claim to fully understand this movie. But I don't care. I was still entertained and I'm recommending it anyway. To a select group, that is.
I was drawn in from its opening scene with its dream-like haunting beauty. The soundtrack works perfectly. (Emily Browning actually sings a few of the songs on the soundtrack, including the initial scene's.) And it works!
The action scenes are the best part of this movie. Yes, they're obviously green-screened, a la Sin City, and there is CGI galore. But it's all done very well. It was like watching a live-action anime! (And the other scenes don't detract enough that I ever got bored with the movie).
And here we come to the crux of the situation. If you like action movies, and like amazing visual effects... Rent this!
If not, you'll probably want to pass.
Sucker Punch is about a girl (Emily Browning) who gets sent to an insane asylum by her wicked stepfather (circa 1950s) and has to escape before she's lobotomized. She enlists the help of 4 other inmates.
OK, it's not long on plot. But it is weird. And cool. It has amazing action scenes. Did I mention odd? ...And did I mention Fun?
I cannot claim to fully understand this movie. But I don't care. I was still entertained and I'm recommending it anyway. To a select group, that is.
I was drawn in from its opening scene with its dream-like haunting beauty. The soundtrack works perfectly. (Emily Browning actually sings a few of the songs on the soundtrack, including the initial scene's.) And it works!
The action scenes are the best part of this movie. Yes, they're obviously green-screened, a la Sin City, and there is CGI galore. But it's all done very well. It was like watching a live-action anime! (And the other scenes don't detract enough that I ever got bored with the movie).
And here we come to the crux of the situation. If you like action movies, and like amazing visual effects... Rent this!
If not, you'll probably want to pass.
