Rating: Summary: Pro U.N. nonsense Review: I saw The Art of War about 1 year ago ,and I was very disheartened by what I saw .The U.N. has always been an enemy of freedom .It is a bastion of totalitarianism and socialism .The U.N. was founded by one-worlders ,such as Alger Hiss and Harry Dexter White ,who were both exposed as Soviet Agents .One of the U.N.'s Secretary Generals ,Kurt Waldheim ,was a World War II Nazi .The Art of War portrays the U.N. in a positive light ,and that is why I gave this move one star .
Rating: Summary: The Art of Bad Moviemaking Review: I've seen some bad movies. Some horrible movies in fact, but nothing, absolutely nothing, as bad as this. This is the result if you take bad editing, stolen scenes, and no plot and throw money at it. From the beginning where Neil Shaw (Wesley Snipes) gets in a fight at a major event and the event "never happened" to the public to the scene where a sniper kills a major diplomat at a major U.N. event. Does no one have security details in these things? His intuition of bombs in backpacks and the events that happened in the translators apartment are also quite unbelievable. If he's that talented shouldn't he be working for Ms. Cleo instead of risking his butt? The ending to this movie is a direct rip off of "The Matrix", unfortunately neither of the characters are superheroes so it comes off as ridiculous. Don't Waste your Money. And someone please convince Wesley Snipes not to waste his time or talent.
Rating: Summary: Watchable Action/Thriller filmed in Montreal. Review: An Undercover Operative (Wesley Snipes) works for the United Nations. When he has accept a Mission to Protect the Chinese Ambassador (James Hong) but he has been framed for Murder of the Ambassador from the Agency, he`s working for. Now he`s on the run against time to find the person, who framed him. The only person, he could trust is from the help of a Spy (Marie Matiko). Directed by Christopher Duguay (Screamers) made a familiar but effciently action-thriller and it`s also well acted. This film has Plot Holes, here and there but the Supporting Cast including:Donald Sutherland, Maury Chaykin, Micheal Biehn, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Anne Archer helps. This film will please the Viewer looking for High-Octane Escapism. DVD`s has an strong anamoprhic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an fine Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Super 35. Grade:B.
Rating: Summary: Very underrated Review: The Art of War is an enjoyable film, but I recommend to fully appreciate it, you should watch it twice before judging it. The film is more enjoyable after youunderstand the plot. Super performances from Wesley Snipes and Michael Biehn, with a great supporting cast including Donald Sutherland and Anne Archer. WATCH THIS MOVIE!
Rating: Summary: Hong Kong inspired Action makes it bearable Review: Art of War is not a great film, but it sure is entertaining: to a point. Its actions scenes, though not as violent as you want them to be, are heavily reminiscent of John Woo-type action. Though Snipes has done better, he seems to be having a good time playing a UN spy. All in all, the movie is OK right up until the end fight scene where Snipes and his old rival fight it out using the stunning technique of Bullet-Time utilized in the Matrix.
Rating: Summary: Snipes Does James Bond Review: Wesley Snipes at one time was a great actor whose talents can both be used in comedy & action films but it seems as of late Snipes is choosing the wrong roles to further extend on his acting abilties. ART OF WAR a film about U.N Operative who is running from his crooked employers as well as the police when he is accused of killing the chinesse ambassador. The film's action scenes afre remiscent of James Bond films as well John Woo's style of direction but it fails on any original storyline. It's been done before but only better. Wesley Snipes Can do Much better than this.
Rating: Summary: Action scenes better than James Bond Review: I loved the action scenes in this one. The political apects in this movie were a little heavy handed; however the fight scenes in this one made it worth watching. I think that with a little better writing this character could be much better than the James Bond franchise ...like the title of the movie company that produced this film...Franchise. Bond films have really gotten into the formula..too much so to have any suspense or surprise in them any more.
Rating: Summary: Snipes can do better! Review: This movie is a rip-off of many other action movie...It felt like a little bit of Mission Impossible with a pinch of Enemy of the State thrown in. Wesley Snipes stars as a U.N. spy, a very typical character in these James Bond style movies of one man takes on dozens, and wins. The plot is as difficult to follow as it is thin. The film centers around the concept that the U.N. is trying to build itself up as a major world power by framing people for the assasinations of heads of state. The movie does not spend enough time to develop this plot and thus leaves the viewer distracted from the action. Throughout the movie, you are presented with a small list of people for the "who-done-it" style ending, which I'm sorry to say was very predictable. Overall, this film is worth watching on cable, but I personally would not pay the money to rent or buy it.
Rating: Summary: Waste of talent Review: Marie Matiko is the only positive in this film filled with misused talent. Donald Sutherland, who is usually a master at adding spice and roguish subtlety to the characters he portrays cannot find a single hook in this ... script on which to hang his hat. He is straight and insipid as the Secretary General of the UN and could have been played by a community actor. Wesley Snipes, the unofficial hired gun who protects the UN interests, is always at the very least sharp-tongued and witty. Nope. Not even that. Besides some mildly entertaining martial arts scenes, the best right in the beginning, there just is nothing here in terms of script, action, or chemistry to make it worth your bother. It seems like there were hardly even any second takes to work on the interaction between the characters. No reason to bother. Oh, except maybe Marie Matiko. Who? I don't know, but she's attractive and on occasion seemed to put an effort in this worthless script. I'm going to go watch the Matrix for the 100th time.
Rating: Summary: A classical Review: A classical of bad taste. The plot is pathetic, the acting terrible... I really regret the 3 dollars I paid for renting this movie.
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