Give 21 a 2.1

Rating: 4/10 (1 April 2008)

21 had so much potential to be an action packed entertaining film, yet it felt short in it's direction and screenplay. It is filled with cheesy one-liners that beg all to obviously for the laugh. The movie is slow to build up while it drones on with boring useless detail and dialog filled with one cliché after another. It also isn't true to the actual events of which they attempt to depict. The documentary isn't all that good, but at least they don't try to come off as exciting and riveting. This movie is a perfect example of how a poorly written script and a bad direction can ruin great potential for acting, as in the case of Kevin Spacey. Also as an emerging star, Jim Sturgess isn't given a chance to show his ability through his rather static and boring character. The only saving grace and part that made me not get up and leave was the character of Laurence Fishburne. Watching him beat the crap out of people really is entertaining. To save 8 bucks and two hours read a synopsis of 21. It'll be shorter more interesting and more entertaining.