Denzel's done it again......

Rating: 10/10 (25 July 2006)

I hadn't noticed but looking at my DVD collection it seems that every other film I have is a Denzel Washington movie. The actor is phenomenal! The only other working major movie star working today that I would call phenomenal would be Al Pacino. He's another actor that will not disappoint. I won't go into a litany of names of Denzel Washinton films but Man on Fire is among them. It's kinda shame that I don't go to the large complexes anymore and usually wait 'till a movie is out on DVD (the public has become overly rude, ill mannered and thoughtless- cell phones, etc.) Much has been written on this board about this wonderful movie and I can only say that like most I can't get over how well the whole thing works. I'm a huge fan of Tony Scott and have an idea of his work. I also like his brother Ridley Scott. Anyway, Man on Fire is right up there with Washington and Scotts best pictures. And Dakota Fanning is right up there with Washington. Violent but an enjoyable experience. I give it a ten. Coda: oft times American writers seem to enjoy putting down Mr Washington's movies. When usually the public will flock to the very movies that have been given a "thumbs down" or some tepid review. I find that puzzling.