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Get Carter

Get Carter

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: ZzZz ...*cough* .. oh is it over ?
Review: I didnt expect much from this movie after reading the reviews so i was'nt too upset. The plot was flimsy the action was watered down and the camera work was overly stylised. This was one film that should have been more violent, when i say that i dont mean more "action" i mean more gritty realistic violence. The poorly staged punchups and car chases detracted from the already lacking atmosphere. This was a typical hollywood crime thriller (rather unthrilling at the end of the day). My advice ? Hire it, its watchable, but dont waste your money on it.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: bad stuff
Review: This movie is bad. I wanted to see an action movie, but instead I get this. This is the worst stallone movie i've seen. What in the world were they thinking?

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Solid Film
Review: Many people hated this film for one big reason, the lack of action. In a sense I found that to make Get Carter better than I expected. It is not everyday that you find a Sly Stalone film that has depth and style. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters, plus the film techniques are astounding. That keeps the film interesting and it gives a view through the eyes of the characters themselves. I really enjoyed the score and soundtrack as well. It established the feeling and mood very well. I recommend this film.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A GOOD ACTION THRILLER
Review: Vegas "financial adjuster", Jack Carter (Sylvester Stallone), makes a living by making sure people pay their debts. A dirty job, but somebody has to do it!

Jack's brother has been killed in a car accident leaving behind a wife, and a daughter (Miranda Richardson, Rachel Leigh Cook). Feeling guilty about NOT having any contact with his brother over the years, Carter decides to go to Seattle to make things right. Once there, he will question if in fact his brother really died in an accident, or was he murdered...

Carter wants answers, and nothing or nobody will stand in his way of getting those answers. In his quest he will come into contact with a host of shady characters, his brother's not-so innocent partner (Michael Caine), a computer mogul (Alan Cummings) with something to hide, and a seedy porn producer (Mickey Rourke).

Carter needs to get his brother's killer, before they "Get Carter".

"Get Carter" is a much better action film than one might expect; it is beautifuly shot, with fast-action, and an intricate plot.

Stallone does his usual as the tough-guy Carter, and it works (with the exception of some cheesy line's "My name is Carter, and YOU DON'T want to know me" among others). Mickey Rourke is perfectly cast as the hip, but seedy porn producer. Miranda Richardson, Rachel Leigh Cook, Alan Cummings, and Michael Caine all turn in great performances in their supporting roles.

"Get Carter" is a good choice for a step-up from the norm in the action genre.

Nick Gonnella

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: BEST STALONE MOVIE
Review: "Get Carter" is an excellent movie. It is unpredictable and nontraditional, and the bad guys get what they deserve. This movie has an excellent cast and they all did a great job acting. I don't know why this movis was overlooked at the theaters. My wife was one of those persons who overlooked it because she thought it might be too violent. I don't think it was too violent at all. Overall, this movie is fun to watch, and I will definitely buy it when it comes out on dvd. After telling my wife a little about the movie, she definitely wants to see it on dvd !

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The best action movie of the past few years
Review: Sylvester Stallone proved once again that he's not an actor to be counted out. Get Carter was by far the best film of the year 2000, and the dvd carries the same wonderful mood of the movie. If you like action buy this movie. If you like slyvester stallone, buy this movie. If you like movies, buy this movie. You won't be dissapointed.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: My name is Jack Carter and you don't want to know me
Review: When I went to the theatre to watch this movie I did not expect a movie with a very intellectual plot. All I wanted to see is a fun action movie with good fighting scenes. If the director for this movie could have developed the story line better I would give this movie 4 or 5 star. Stallone did a good job carrying this movie. I did not like how they were trying to make Carter(Stallone) be a bad guy and a good guy. Even though I am giving this movie 3 star I will still buy the DVD because I liked the action in this movie.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Booorrring as hell
Review: Never expected to see such a boring movie with Sylvester Stallone.Boring dialog through the whole movie and nothing happened.I wish I never went to see this movie. What a waste!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: This movie is bad, really bad!
Review: It's boring, ridiculous, and plain dumb. I wish I had asked for my money back at the theater. Sly's also too old to show his muscle.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Pretty good.
Review: Sure, I was expecting a little bit more in the way of action, but the movie worked fine without the extra face pounding. The acting on the part of Stallone was decent and Rachel Leigh Cook, to me, had the standout performance. The movie did drag at some points but the exciting car chaces made up for it. Also, the dialouge was a little corny, but its fun to see Stallone rattle off some decent one liners in all his macho glory. All in all, not a bad movie. I'd recommend it and see it again.


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