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Admit it, you've got a few. In my case, more than a few. They're the ones you've seen repeatedly and make excuses about when you are caught; "Are you watching that....again.......?". So, why do you like them and what about them gets your attention?
Here's 3 -
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Pure camp w/ Keanu Reeves at his Shakespearean best. It loosely follows the Gibson short story from 14 years earlier and gets enough of it right as well as move along at a good clip. It's got Ice-T as an counterculture revolutionary, Henry Rollins as a Dr. raging against a disease, Dolph Lundgren as a hitman religious leader, a ninja with a laser whip thumb, Dina Meyer, and an OD of saturated color. There's also a dolphin. It is a good snapshot too for the mid 90's and the great unknown of the internet and where it would go. It's a lot of fun.
The Ninth Gate (1999)
Johnny Depp plays a rare books dealer and total scumbag. I actually think this is Depp's best role as he portrays a shifty, nervous, conniving low-life looking for the next big deal. One falls into his lap from a former customer (Frank Langella, also great) who collects books on the occult and wants one of his researched. It's a long film but well crafted by another scumbag, Polanski and it does not bog down. But it is over the top with a healthy dose of schlock thrown in and some definite laugh out loud moments. An enjoyable train wreck that I cannot tear my eyes from.
Constantine (2005)
Another Keanu Reeves movie and I have no previous experience with the graphic comics so, no expectations on how close it follows canon. You can also see Keanu Reeves growth as an actor in 10 years, about that much. (Holds forefinger & thumb apart 1/4".) I cannot even fully explain Constantine's role except that he deports demons back to Hell when they break the rules that govern their conduct on our plane. It is apparently a role he is well suited to when he uncovers a massive Big Good vs. Big Evil conspiracy. The film is a visual treat with great performances from Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton, Djimon Hounsou, surprisingly Shia LaBeouf, and most especially Peter Stormare. His portrayal of the Devil is worth the wait.
Honorable mentions in no particular order:
Strange Days (1995)
eXistenZ (1999)
Bourne Legacy (2012)
Evolution (2001)
Speed Racer (2008)
Elysium (2013)
Unforgiven (1992)
Hardware (1990)
Here's 3 -
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Pure camp w/ Keanu Reeves at his Shakespearean best. It loosely follows the Gibson short story from 14 years earlier and gets enough of it right as well as move along at a good clip. It's got Ice-T as an counterculture revolutionary, Henry Rollins as a Dr. raging against a disease, Dolph Lundgren as a hitman religious leader, a ninja with a laser whip thumb, Dina Meyer, and an OD of saturated color. There's also a dolphin. It is a good snapshot too for the mid 90's and the great unknown of the internet and where it would go. It's a lot of fun.
The Ninth Gate (1999)
Johnny Depp plays a rare books dealer and total scumbag. I actually think this is Depp's best role as he portrays a shifty, nervous, conniving low-life looking for the next big deal. One falls into his lap from a former customer (Frank Langella, also great) who collects books on the occult and wants one of his researched. It's a long film but well crafted by another scumbag, Polanski and it does not bog down. But it is over the top with a healthy dose of schlock thrown in and some definite laugh out loud moments. An enjoyable train wreck that I cannot tear my eyes from.
Constantine (2005)
Another Keanu Reeves movie and I have no previous experience with the graphic comics so, no expectations on how close it follows canon. You can also see Keanu Reeves growth as an actor in 10 years, about that much. (Holds forefinger & thumb apart 1/4".) I cannot even fully explain Constantine's role except that he deports demons back to Hell when they break the rules that govern their conduct on our plane. It is apparently a role he is well suited to when he uncovers a massive Big Good vs. Big Evil conspiracy. The film is a visual treat with great performances from Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton, Djimon Hounsou, surprisingly Shia LaBeouf, and most especially Peter Stormare. His portrayal of the Devil is worth the wait.
Honorable mentions in no particular order:
Strange Days (1995)
eXistenZ (1999)
Bourne Legacy (2012)
Evolution (2001)
Speed Racer (2008)
Elysium (2013)
Unforgiven (1992)
Hardware (1990)