Another Predictable Film (SPOILERS)

Rating: 5/10 (15 November 2009)

A screenwriter friend of mine once told me that there are only five basic plot lines that are recycled from film to film. This one uses all five but still falls flat in the thespian department. Danny Glover needs to return to acting school as does the rest of the caricatures and stereotypes that cast this special effects festival. I think that I found myself laughing more than not, expecting to be awestruck but actually left with thoughts about going back to the snack bar for a hot dog. I was however entertained by the stupendous special effects. If it were not for them, this film would be classified a comedy. I especially howled at the look on the face of the chicken nearing decapitation. Nevertheless, the technology kept this soon-to-be-an-amusement park ride from being a total loss. I give it a 10 for technology and a 0 for plot and acting, which averages to a 5. There will be of course the obligatory action figure toys for sale at Christmass.