Product: The Marine (Unrated Edition) (2006)
Rating: 2.0
Great Action....Poor Acting.....Terrible Dialogue
I must admit I saw this upon its theatrical release late last year and I was pissed off upon walking out the theater at the fact that I spent 7.50 for something I could've waited for on DVD. The action is great for any fan of many explosions, unrealistic fights and over the top car chases(exactly how many times can you shoot a car with automatic weapons and it still drives as if it just came straight off the lot?)...however the acting was poor by practically everyone...nothing convincing at all. I was actually ashamed of screen veteran Robert Patrick's performance....silly punchlines and almost a robotic performance. WWE wrestler John Cena's performance looks as if it was painfully rehearsed one too many times...even the exotic Kelly Carlson's (who had probably every man in the theater wanting her to go to her NipTuck ways of nakedness or sexy lingerie.....sorry fellas no such luck)portayal of Kate Triton(John's fiance) leaves her acting abilities a little less desirable. Even the supporting cast of almost relative unknowns...except for Morgan(Anthony Ray Parker, who many may remember played Dozer in the Matrix) however his bad punchlines, uneven temper and constant "black man plight" rants couldnt give CPR to a movie that began drowning from the opening credits. I can't remember the last time I scored something this low but it had to be done for the sake of the action/adventure genre....1 and a half stars.