My FI and I have tried twice to see this movie. Everytime we went, the parking lot was so full we couldn't find a spot to park. Friday we decided we'd go to a matinee. The lobby was busy with kids, but they were all going to a different show. When we got to the theatre our movie was in, there was 4 other people.
On with the review:
Very disappointing. The story had lots of potential. Denzel's character has the only Bible left in the world, and is on his way West to find a place that is worthy of it's power. The previews looked promising for action. there was lots, but it somehow just seemed all fake to me. The world is in shambles (which they never really explained why) and somehow this one town has water, food, gasoline, booze, and lots of guns. I guess I was expecting more. I thought perhaps it would follow him farther than just through one town. His cross-country walk seemed to have been going on long before the movie began.
We used free tickets to go see this show, and I wish I hadn't. This is just my opinion. The ratings for the show were high, and I've read another blogger who gave this movie a great review.
I am bummed you didn't like it. I liked it much more than Legion though.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't really clear on what happened either with the world. I think it was a "flash" or something.
At least it was free tickets though. :)
I was bummed out too. After reading your review I thought it would be good. Oh well. Free tickets can't be used for good movies all the time. I think I had higher expectations than what it delivered.
ReplyDeleteIn all fairness, Denzel did a fantastic job with what he was given. Just the way the story was portrayed. I wanted more!
We saw it and were disappointed with it as well.
ReplyDeleteThe story itself was interesting but it was kind of slow. I really liked Denzel and Mila in this movie though but it wasn't what I thought it was going to be.
I just figured the flash to be something like a giant asteroid or something of the like *shrugs*