Flash Bang

Rating: 7/10 (30 January 2019)

This film has a lot of good parts, and just as many bad parts. When it is on its game, the action is fantastic and engaging. But when the plot slows down, this movie becomes excruciating to watch. I would advocate watching this movie on double speed if you are prone to boredom during prolonged scenes as I am. One identifies with the main characters, as they are on a mission that is generally considered the height of morality and manliness. The plot is clear and no one can argue with the motivation of the characters to accomplish their goal, but the approach to preventing this otherwise compelling mission is a little less than graceful; though it is an action-adventure movie, not a poetic painting, so grace is not a necessity. Given my expectations of a Tarantino film, I was greatly satisfied. Given my standards for a film in general, I was less than impressed, but still sufficiently entertained, which is all one can ask for of a blockbuster movie.