Somewhat Refreshing

Rating: 7/10 (31 March 2011)

Zach Snyder has continuously wowed his audience with extremely fast-paced action scenes coupled with impressive camera angles and theatrical slow motion. The stories he works with are simple, relying heavily on action and intrigue. It is no different here.
Sucker Punch is in fact an enjoyable movie with highly gratifying action and a fitting soundtrack. Music goes on and on, one new piece about every ten minutes or less. It honestly could be said that this movie is a long music video. All the special effects, at least concerning the swarms of enemies, are surreal; they don't look too realistic, but then again, they are not supposed to. Baby Doll's imaginary world is comprised totally of nightmarish villains almost or entirely lack humanity. Let is be noted they do not look cheap or fake, either. Those who say the action scenes have no connection omit the fact Baby Doll is envisioning a world, any world, where she controls the deadliest of situations. She is traumatized, essentially locked up. It not so much the images but the situation as a whole and the insanity she is imagining.
The storyline is simple once again. However, it comes with an end that is in fact refreshing to see and makes the movie worthwhile. The acting, when not focused on stalwart fighting, is good, even well done. However, I can't say the movie connects very well on all ends. It has little do with the beginning; while the movie makes sense, it seems derailed from what it presented its own plot to be.
If one is looking for a movie that is simple, innovative, philosophical and makes total sense, don't see this one. If you're looking for a simple to complex, action-filled, adrenaline-pumping movie with a surprise, do go see this movie. It's not the best, but I for one enjoyed it immensely.