Not Extraordinary
Added 10/30/2009
'Street Kings' is a typical story of Cops using alternate methods to fight the crime. Result... some of the schemes does not look ethical. We are introduced to our main cast Tom Ludlow (played by Keanu Reeves) an old hand LAPD, who is haunted by his past, is questioned when one of his mate Washington (enacted by Terry Crews) gets massacred which seems to be a regular shoot out case. Circumstantial evidences leads Ludlow as the suspect. Though initially this case looked usual, further inquiry takes us deep into the world of corruption and manipulation of evidences to hide some grimy truth. This movie portrays how Ludlow questions his loyalty towards his unit who seemed to be behind the murder of his friend & how he ultimately deals with it.
Reeves' role as Ludlow was believable but not great. Though the movie initially starts with a pace, in between it seemed a little bit exhausted. I will not grumble that I got jaded with the movie but on the other hand this movie could have been more exhilarating, if we had the chance to see some character development. None of the characters were well explored. This is no 'L.A. Confidential' which had if truth be told had given us a hell of ride.
'Street Kings' is stand alone in its own way, but fails to give an everlasting impact.
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Terrific Popcorn Action Thriller. Perfect For A Suspense/Action-Packed Movie Marathon. Plot Twists Abound.
Added 9/24/2009
Not a movie I would buy, but the plot twists in this sleek action/suspense thriller abound. Keanu Reeves, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans & Hugh Laurie star in this tense drama. Plenty of action, suspense & twists to keep you entertained.
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5 for production values; 2 for plot
Added 8/15/2009
Street Kings is a slick, well designed movie with a compact, tightly woven script. Sets, lighting, acting, props, join together to make a brilliant visual mosaic but it's a perfectly designed story that's been told dozens of times: the lone troubled individual who--in seeking the roots of corruption--finds that the entire world he has been living in is a facade of propriety and is actually rotten from the core. It's a thrilling ride as you see Keanu Reeves seek out the source of police corruption with lots of seat of your pants action, shootouts, killings, near killings, revenge, turncoats, corruption and all the rest of the paraphernalia, but a roller coaster or a circus act can be beautifully wrought and executed as well. It might be a great ride, but it's only a ride.
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Street Kings
Added 7/3/2009
Have been looking forward to this movie since learning Hugh Laurie
was in it. Was very pleased to see Hugh do something so different from
his comedy from England & House TV Show. He was great, as usual. Was
very pleased to receive this in such a timely fashion & in such excellent
condition. Look forward to using this source in the future for more purchases.
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street kings
Added 6/24/2009
I'M NOT A HUGE KEANU REEVES FAN, HE HAS BEEN IN A COUPLE MOVIES I LIKE, FOR INSTANCE " THE MATRIX ". BUT I HAVE TO SAY THAT I THINK THIS IS ONE OF HIS BEST PERFORMANCES IN ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES HE HAS BEEN IN. THE MOVIE ALSO HAS A REAL STRONG SUPORTING CAST AND A GREAT SCRIPT. YOU ADD GOOD DIRECTING AND IT WAS ONE OF 2008'S BEST 100 MOVIES. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT, SEE THIS MOVIE.
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Not Extraordinary
Added 10/30/2009
'Street Kings' is a typical story of Cops using alternate methods to fight the crime. Result... some of the schemes does not look ethical. We are introduced to our main cast Tom Ludlow (played by Keanu Reeves) an old hand LAPD, who is haunted by his past, is questioned when one of his mate Washington (enacted by Terry Crews) gets massacred which seems to be a regular shoot out case. Circumstantial evidences leads Ludlow as the suspect. Though initially this case looked usual, further inquiry takes us deep into the world of corruption and manipulation of evidences to hide some grimy truth. This movie portrays how Ludlow questions his loyalty towards his unit who seemed to be behind the murder of his friend & how he ultimately deals with it.
Reeves' role as Ludlow was believable but not great. Though the movie initially starts with a pace, in between it seemed a little bit exhausted. I will not grumble that I got jaded with the movie but on the other hand this movie could have been more exhilarating, if we had the chance to see some character development. None of the characters were well explored. This is no 'L.A. Confidential' which had if truth be told had given us a hell of ride.
'Street Kings' is stand alone in its own way, but fails to give an everlasting impact.
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Terrific Popcorn Action Thriller. Perfect For A Suspense/Action-Packed Movie Marathon. Plot Twists Abound.
Added 9/24/2009
Not a movie I would buy, but the plot twists in this sleek action/suspense thriller abound. Keanu Reeves, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans & Hugh Laurie star in this tense drama. Plenty of action, suspense & twists to keep you entertained.
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5 for production values; 2 for plot
Added 8/15/2009
Street Kings is a slick, well designed movie with a compact, tightly woven script. Sets, lighting, acting, props, join together to make a brilliant visual mosaic but it's a perfectly designed story that's been told dozens of times: the lone troubled individual who--in seeking the roots of corruption--finds that the entire world he has been living in is a facade of propriety and is actually rotten from the core. It's a thrilling ride as you see Keanu Reeves seek out the source of police corruption with lots of seat of your pants action, shootouts, killings, near killings, revenge, turncoats, corruption and all the rest of the paraphernalia, but a roller coaster or a circus act can be beautifully wrought and executed as well. It might be a great ride, but it's only a ride.
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