I had high hopes for this film, mainly because of Idris Elba and
Matthew McConaughey cast in the lead roles. I am a huge fan of both these
actors. Although the trailer didn't really give me an idea of what the film was
supposed to be about, and critics panned it, I was still willing to take my
chances. This was the film I was looking most forward to seeing anyway. Critics
have gotten their reviews wrong before in my opinion, and I was hoping this
would be the case with this film.
The film wasn't bad, but still
not great either. It took a minute for the movie to really get going. A little
too much talking at the beginning, I guess trying to build the story up. I felt
the film focused too much on the kid and could have used a little more focus on
the story development of the Gunslinger, played by Elba. McConaughey was so
evil as Walter. He really fit this role well. Walter had no soul...I kind of
loved and hated him at the same time...lol. It took a bit too long for any
action scenes, and there was really only maybe 1 major gun scene, but I felt
the movie could have used another. However the gun scene in the film was
definitely off the chain...Wow. I enjoyed that action scene and felt it was
well directed and executed by Elba. It was the best scene in the movie, but
unfortunately one of the only scenes like it, and it came at the end...womp
womp.
In my opinion the gunslinger
should have had more action scenes. This would have brought up the pace and
made the movie more exciting, which it lacked. The performances were great, but
the story definitely needed a little work. I didn't hate this movie, but I was
definitely expecting more...C+
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