Armageddon -- Criterion Collection

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Summary: A true disaster film
Review: A Texas-size asteroid is about to hit Earth, and the government is at wit's end on how to prevent doomsday. It's the stuff great science fiction is made of. But this ain't great science fiction. It's low-brow, formulaic bravado involving a motley crew of oil riggers who have to drill a hole in this monsterous rock to blow it apart. The movie runs like a connect-the-dots toward an obvious conclusion. Suspense? Forget it. Plus, the film could have used a better editor; it dies the death of a thousand cuts times 10. Surely, the scenes could have lasted LONGER than 2 seconds each. If you watch this tripe, you may find yourself wishing the asteroid hits Earth just to end the pain. If you buy it, you probably deserve each other.

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Summary: A Mess of stupid characters, one-liners, and special FX
Review: I seldom walk out of movies but the first 50 minutes of Armageddon was SO incredibly stupid, that I wanted the world to be destroyed. I had no curiosity to see how this movie ended and I walked out, although I wasn't alone. This is mindless bravura at its worst. If you can buy the most ridiculous plot since Waterworld, tolerate a one-liner every 5 minutes, and put up with the childish acting and over-acting, then give this movie a try. If not, by all means, skip it. Its disappointing to see that Criterion has wasted money on this garbage. However, I'm sure there are enough mindless movie fans to justify their decision.

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Summary: What's a shame of sci-fi's story.Just 0 star is not enough
Review: Did the director know the word called "Science PHYSIC"?(cann't explain it was so many) Did the director know why the dynosorus was lost from world?(By winter because meteor not a flame from meteor) Did is real that NASA help them to devolop this story? What's a shame that NASA allow the director to release this story! Did the Director know sci-fi is reduce of word called "science fiction"

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Summary: Exhilirating, Moving And Fun.
Review: "Armageddon" is in the great tradition of silly summer fun. Like all good action films, it's implausibilities are forgotten because it's so effective. "Armageddon," the latest from master of action films, Director Michael Bay, is a go for broke action extravaganza that serves as an example of what "Deep Impact" is not. This movie is full of great comic angles, touching romance, a great look in it's cinematography, and fantastic special effects. Even the performances are entertaining and convincing. But what makes "Armageddon" a good experience is that it's fun. I was never bored while viewing this film. Sure it has some weak points, but you don't notice much. There are moments of breathtaking scenery like when the shuttles fly over the moon as pieces of the asteroid crash on it's surface. Michael Bay is a skillfull director who is the best out there today in the action movie business. In the end, "Armageddon" delivers with thrills, spectacular visual effects, and lots of fun.

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Summary: You've got to be kidding
Review: I was looking at the list of other movies under 'Criterion collection' and I am uterly baffled by this movie's presence on this list. It is nearly as hard to pick one's least favorite movie of all time as it is to pick the best, but this movie is definitely in the running. I like action movies, but 'action' doesn't mean you need to forget things like plot, character development, etc. I guess this genre has just run out of steam. I think of Die Hard, Aliens, Terminator and realize, while flawed, they had strong plots and characters. That made the difference. Armaggedon makes me feel stupid for renting it. This, like the last Batman flick, just throws FX at us and hopes that we will throw down our money to see the same tired ideas over and over. The scene where Affleck sings to Tyler is almost too painful to watch. There are some talented actors here which enticed me to see it, so it was disheartening to watch them phone in their performances for a paycheck. Maybe the script didn't give them much to work with. Movies like The Matrix are successful not only because of the FX but also because there is a story there that is different and thought-provoking. Sadly there is little that is thought-provoking about Armageddon.

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Summary: Lotsa Action!
Review: Armageddon is a great movie! It has awesome special effects, and a cool story-line. For the most part it is believable. I would get it if I were you.

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Summary: ACTION MOVIE- MEANS LOTS OF ACTION- THIS HAS IT ALL
Review: For those of us into action movies this is a must for your collection. Not only does it bring together excellent actors,but also the reality that this one day could happen .....and yes..what would you do..? . Those of you who did not like it....well you must have been asleep.... It has humour some wonderful moments where you constantly wondering what will happen next.. And yes ...the main character DIES.....how often do you see that....yes..now your thinking..Hmmmmm. ....Anyway..paid money to see it...have got it ....will watch it...don't care about those who did not enjoy it....will send you a Bugs Bunny movies instead ! LOTS OF ACTION THERE !

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Summary: Mystery Science Theater 3000, where are you!
Review: Easily one of the worst popcorn movies ever made, this movie (and us suckers who saw it in the theaters) demands an MST3K spoof. It shamelessly rips off much better movies, especially the Dirty Dozen and the Right Stuff. And the special effects? Downright horrid. I never once believed I was watching anything less than an elaborate soundstage full of actors who should've known better than to star in something so awful. Thankfully, all the actors (especially Bruce "The Sixth Sense" Willis) have redeemed themselves with better movies since then. Skip this load of stale testosterone. Unlike other great testosterone movies--such as The Dirty Dozen or the The Lethal Weapon series, or The Rock--this dull movie is no fun whatsoever.

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Summary: .
Review: Sure, it's a terrible, brainless movie. But consider the fact that this is a Miramax film, and look at the actors involved (Billy Bob Thorton, Steve Buscemi, etc.) The money that millions of naive, silly, middle-class consumers have shelled out for the vastly overrated priveledge of seeing this and yapping afterwards about how "cute," "touching," or "exciting" it was, will probably fund several dozen of Miramax's smaller-budget art films. So don't hate it too much. As long you realize it's a dumb flick, you're doing just fine.

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Summary: A MOVIE FOR GUYS WHO LIKE MOVIES!
Review: While it has its melodramatic moments, Armageddon aims to be a fun, action packed movie that largely succeeds. It was better than I initially thought it would be, and is superior to the dreadful "Deep Impact". The main flaws of Armageddon is its occasional lapses into excess. Was it really necessary to have MIR blow up. It seemed like just an excuse for some action and explosions. I would have had two Russian cosmonauts on MIR, and one of them sneaks onto one of the shuttles, but that's just me. Steve Buscemi is funny, and I loved him in Fargo, but he kind of gets ridiculous at the end of Armageddon. And why do they have that machine gun anyway on the shuttle anyway. I also thought that scene where Ben Affleck, the Bear character and the cosmonaut were bouncing around in that rover was silly. I found I had to watch the movie two or three times because some things were incoherent, but overall Armageddon is an entertaining movie that you will enjoy if you do not see it with unrealistic expectations.