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Summary: Too many plot holes to enjoy
Review: I went into this movie expecting a flimsy plot, cheesy macho lines, and alot of entertaining action-with the caveat that some of it would be unbelievable. The movie started out promising with Colin Farell (Jim Street) playing his usual role as a police officer with all the natural instincts and skills to become a top SWAT member but of course, he is still very raw and is a bit of a renegade which rubs the top brass the wrong way. A new SWAT team under the supervision of Sam Jackson (Hondo)is formed and Street is given his second shot to make it or break it.
The movie then takes a turn for the worse when the SWAT Team must excort international terrorist Alex Montel from LA to federal custoday. Montel goes on TV and promises $100M to anyone that will help free him. Of course our SWAT team is subsequently attacked by what seems like every single gun-toting LA citizen.
Yes: People are going to attack the LAPD/LAPD SWAT Team just because they were promised $100M from a Terrorist. That would be the equivalent to Americans trying help get Osama Bin laden escape..Although the actions sequences were done well, the plot holes made this film unbelievable and not very exciting.
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Summary: P.H.A.T.
Review: If you are looking to see a great action film with plenty of action packed fight scenes filled with realistic fight coreography, S.W.A.T. delivers with flying colors. All of the actors do a superb job and the plot is an adrenaline-filled one. Filled with crisp sound effects and details about S.W.A.T. weapons, tactics and training. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: UGH
Review: The most important attribute of a Summer Fun Movie is that it doesn't take itself too seriously. It can be mindless fun as in "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" or serious, thoughtful and thought provoking fun as in "The Hulk."
SWAT makes the major mistake of taking itself too seriously and therefore is mostly silly and often a bore which is pretty amazing what with the charismatic and talented cast: the ubiquitous Colin Farrell, the stalwart Samuel L. Jackson, the nifty Michelle Rodriquez, the up and coming sex symbol Brian Van Holt, macho LL Cool J and the French heartthrob Olivier Martinez.
The most interesting part of SWAT doesn't come until the last 45 minutes and involves the capture and attempted escape of an "International Criminal," Alex Montel (Olivier Martinez). Before that it's 1970's cop series malarkey with dreadful dialogue and inert action.
That SWAT made over 30 million in its first weekend of release says more about the torrential rains and blistering heat of our ozone weakened, luxuriously air-conditioned movie theatered nation than it does about the quality of this flat, dull, poor excuse for a cop thriller.
Rating: 
Summary: Somewhat disappointing
Review: This cast could have pulled off so much more.
"SWAT", a movie based on the old tv show, is loaded with great ideas that are never fulfilled and a plot that just doesn't pay off.
However, despite the disappointment in the film as entertainment, there are some good performances (Colin Farrel, Samuel L. Jackson), and the script isn't horrible. I remain amazed at Farrel's ability; he does have some talent.
The first half of this movie could have been left on the cutting room floor and a 50 minute movie could have been made; the 2nd half is when you are actually interested.
There are many scenes that recall previous action films (such as Mission Impossible), and the soundtrack only distracts from the movie as a whole (why pounding rock during a silent job? why?).
The action sequences are disappointing, rather anti-climactic. The only scene that makes you want to say "cool" is the last major one, but the rest is just plain fire power.
Truly, there's not too much to say, it's a very un-impacting movie, and it's truly brainless. When you walk out, there's nothing to think about or contemplate; there's not even any action sequences worthy recounting.
This film is definitely far below such releases as "X-2," "Matrix Reloaded," and even "Pirates of the Caribbean." But if you're stuck, I wouldn't discourage you from this one; I just may not encourage it either.
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Summary: Swaggering Action Film Is Violent, but Fun!
Review: S.W.A.T. may be the best action film since THE TRANSPORTER...Just ignore the plot holes, leaps of logic, and occasional cold-bloodedness, and enjoy the fast-paced action and macho camaraderie!Jim Street (Colin Farrell, easily 2003's busiest actor!) is a decorated LAPD S.W.A.T. member, but when his partner, Brian Gamble (Jeremy Renner, looking like a pumped-up Elijah Wood) disregards orders during a bank robbery, and wounds a 'civilian' female, while taking out the leader, the lady sues the city (considering the baddie was about to kill her, the reaction seems a bit illogical!). Dressed down by their boss, Capt. Fuller, Gamble goes ballistic, and quits the force; Street "eats crow", and is demoted to working in the Weapons Cage, cleaning weapons and putting up with verbal abuse from former teammates (who thought he'd 'sold' his partner out...an attitude that seems illogical, as well, as he'd been in their ranks three years, and they SHOULD have known him better! ). He maintains an insane physical regimen, and prays for the day he can return to S.W.A.T. Six months pass, and the unit's reputation is on the skids, so veteran warhorse 'Hondo' Harrelson (Samuel L. Jackson, looking sexier and more dangerous than ever!) is called in, to put together an elite team inside of S.W.A.T., sort of a 'baddest of the bad' crew, to take on worst case scenarios (how this would help the performance of the REST of the unit, who knows?) He picks Josh Charles and Brian Van Holt from S.W.A.T., LL Cool J, a street cop with an 'attitude', Michelle Rodriguez, as a female cop with even MORE of an attitude...and Jim Street, with whom he bonds like a long-lost brother, despite threats from Capt. Fuller. There is GREAT chemistry between Jackson and Farrell, and their scenes together are film highlights! After 'DIRTY DOZEN'-like training scenes, and embarrassing the egotistical Fuller by ace-ing his terrorist hijacking training scenario ("Best time ever, right?" Hondo razzes the Captain, as the last 'terrorist' is taken down), the new unit is given a choice assignment...moving a youthful international crime kingpin (played by UNFAITHFUL's Olivier Martinez) to a holding facility. Unfortunately, in front of television cameras, Martinez offers $100 million dollars to anyone who can spring him...and virtually EVERY hood in L.A. decides to take a shot at the money. Then the fun REALLY begins, as the film becomes one long action sequence! While the subsequent 'surprises' are predictable, and the climax, a Lear Jet landing on a bridge, is impossible (the winds alone would have cracked up the small aircraft against the narrow confines of the span), the pacing is so fast and furious that you accept the leap of logic of the sequence, and the subsequent fight between Street and...well, watch the movie! While I'm not sure S.W.A.T. will encourage tourism to L.A. (which is pictured as so crime-ridden that it makes New York City look like an Amish village!), the film IS fun, in a violent sort of way, and seeing the star of the original series, Steve Forrest, in a brief cameo, was a pleasure! Now, if I can just get that darned theme song out of my head...
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I saw "S.W.A.T." on Friday and it was great. Lots of action and good acting from everyone. After seeing it I have to say that it was one of the best films of the summer. SAM JACKSON'S THE MAN!
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Summary: The action saves the film
Review: As a Police officer I generally give Hollywood a handicap when it comes to Cop movies and how they protray us. I will say on the bad side. The plot here is far from 100%, and it was not in line with the tactics, nor the action of the film. It does not do for S.W.A.T. Officers across the country what Backdraft did for Firemen. However, on the up side it has some great action. The weapons, and devices are state of the art. It is great to watch the team in action, and the wit of dialogue between characters is very good. It will keep you entertained if you ignore the plot. Also, S.W.A.T. or E.S.U. (Emergency Services Units) are all about team concepts. The individual Officer who saves the day at the end of this movie was not the way to finish it. The team should have won together. See you at the movies TC
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Summary: Good Action Flick
Review: Really entertaining! Farrel does a good job of portraying a cop with a brain and a conscience, and perhaps a shade too much loyalty to partnerships. Jackson is always a pleasure to watch with his on screen intensity, and truly likeable personality and attitude. The movie starts out fast and furious but slows down to get you acquainted with each of the players. It picks up nicely and moves on briskly through to the end. I think this is better on the big screen, but probably will view well on your TV.
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Summary: Another fine Samuel L. Jackson flick
Review: Great fast paced action movie with incredible sound. I am not a movie expert, but I don't believe there was, if any, computer genrated images. This is important because I like somewhat real action (even if the plot is unlikely in the real world). The characters have a great raport with each other, and there were many laughs in this movie. I didn't LL Cool J could act! Don't wait until it comes out on DVD; see this movie today!
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Summary: 2nd Best Action Movie (1st is Bad Boys 2)
Review: This movie is the bomb. Colin Farrel and Samuel L. Jackson play their characters flawlessly. This could start a rivalry between this and Bad Boys 2. It has plenty of action, suspense and some humor. Awesome, Breathtaking, And Amazing. Just see it before u get left in the dust. :-) Have fun, ya'll.
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