Trying Something New

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2017)

My decision to watch this film, came through boredom and an idea that in the New Year I would expand my film knowledge and watch as many different movies and TV shows as possible. I was hardly excited as the genre isn't really something I find myself easily immerged in. I am happy to say, I was wrong...
The film has a strong acting cast, as in their ability and portrayal of the characters are more than realistic. The Main Character is loosely based on an actually person, although the portrayal and certain aspects of the story are clearly fictional. Tom Cruise give a phenomenal performance, and before you think I'm just being a 'fanboy', this is the only motion picture I've seen Tom Cruise in.
The story follows a man, who is contacted by the CIA to do work. He's then brought into the Mexican Drug Cartel, and the story escalated from there. It is fast paced and consistently moving. Most scenes are very realistic, and feel like you could go somewhere in the world, and witness them first hand. That being said, I did find one scene, which broke the immersion for me. The scene in question, is when the Main Character crash lands his plane in the streets, I'll say no more.
The sexual nature of this film is spot on, and portrays enough to aid the story, without needing it to make the story. As a man, I obviously enjoy a good sex scene here and there, but I find they are over used in way too many scenarios, and often don't make sense. This film didn't do that, and although one scene with the Main Character mooning in a flashback, didn't fit, I understood it, as the film progressed, and realised it was more than a cheeky flash.
With all that being said, I went in to this film, with the idea I would be browsing the web, or playing on my phone as my interest in the movie died. Never did I expect the film to keep me on the edge of my seat, with me consistently putting off a much needed trip to the bathroom. I thoroughly enjoyed this motion picture, and would welcome a sequel with open arms.
If you're thinking of watching this film yourself, I would strongly advise putting the kids to bed, locking the doors, and turning your phones off. If your spouse is like mine, and enjoys talking through the films, some tape may be required, as you won't want to miss this film. So grab a nice hot drink and use it as an excuse to indulge in a little more chocolate than you should.
Oh, and use the bathroom...