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...Ninja Assassin” is not entirely unpleasant. One cannot help but laugh at the film’s ridiculous premise??the struggles between omnipotent modern-day ninjas and rogue European police officers—and marvel at its terrifying violence. It is a movie whose narrative faults are very easy to mistake for lovable farce or parody. “Ninja Assassin,” however, is no joke: it’s an honest failure...
...argue that Overbye is flawed in his portrayal of science as a beacon of objective truth. Certainly, a large part of the aura around “Science” is derived from its perception as merely a series of impartial discoveries. But Overbye’s deeper premise??that science must separate itself from the metaphysical—too often goes unquestioned. If scientists truly follow the principles of openness their method espouses, they cannot rule out the possibility of a purpose behind the process...
...speaks as eloquently as his colleagues, telling Rogan and his associate Delaney (Craig Robinson), “I hate both of you ebony and ivory fuckers.” The film begins with Zack and Miri’s 10-year high school reunion. This uncreative and unfulfilling premise??hello “Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion”—proves as dull and hackneyed as expected. Miri makes a fool of herself by hitting on her high school crush, Bobby (Brandon Routh), who is clearly gayer than Richard Simmons...
...climbing. With Cole’s money and Chambers’ drive, the two traverse the globe on the ultimate sightseeing tour. In keeping with Hollywood form, Cole and Chambers learn more both about themselves than each other during their time together. Reiner’s clichéd premise??as expected, both men end up better after their journey—serves as the primary weakness of the film. Nevertheless, the fun he provides along the way compensates for the lack of originality. Whether a fan of Nicholson’s eyebrow raising and age-inappropriate womanizing...
...Three…Extremes” is actually a cross-cultural trilogy of short films, with no plot or character elements in common, varying widely in tone. The first short, “Dumplings,” by Hong Kong director Fruit Chan, horrifies by suggesting its premise??a woman eating babies—is entirely realistic. The Korean film by director Chan-wook Park, “Cut,” is black comedy descending into madness. Japanese director Takashi Miike directs “Box,” a delirious psychological nightmare. They all succeed brilliantly...