giddy... and showy... but that's alright by me...

Rating: 7/10 (31 December 2008)

Half-a-glass of the Matrix essentials: slow-motion, bullets curving and physics-defying moves bordering on the absurd, plus a good-for-nothing who's fed up with his humdrum life suddenly being "rescued" by a HOT chick (with steve mcqueenesque driving skills!) to be trained and groomed as "the one". Then add a little "Tyler Durden" into the mix, Fightclub-style opening narration, ultraviolence and crimson-face all-over.. a dash of Starwars "twist" ala Darthvader ... splash some Minority Report mini-philosophies... add some ice and of course..serve " Shaken, not stirred"... preferably boozed after a long day's work and with a loved one by your side.. =p What follows is intoxication of the most engaging kind,. Giddy, silly and dreamy... dumb but beautiful... painful but worth it,... makes you think... what the heck have you REALLY done lately...
Wow, this movie tried everything to embody cool, tried too much for its own good even...
"Suspension Of Disbelief" is the key to enjoying this movie... although a much more buffed-up plot or the rationalization of some outrageous plot devices like "THE LOOM!!???" would have made this movie more than an average popcorn flick.. less tattoos and a little more weight for Angelina (excuse my sacrilege.. =p) would have been nice as well.. =) All in all,... a sequel might not be a bad idea.. =)