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Summary: Panned By Critics...But Much Better Than I Expected.
Review: Collateral Damage came and went from the big screen with nary a whisper. My impression at the time of its release was that this was a forgettable Arnold flick similar to 'End of Days' or 'Eraser'. Still working through 9/11, still am, I avoided the movie.This evening I watched Collateral Damage and found myself quietly impressed. The plot was good and the significant effort made to humanize the terrorists immeasurably improved the movie when compared to similar 'terrorist' flicks. 9/11 left a deep impression on me. As I watched this movie I paid particular attention to the terrorist and took mental notes. Currently I'm studying the middle east in an effort to understand what is going on there and wish to ultimately understand if Hollywood is making the same effort. Its clear that the impression America makes on the world is important. Hollywood's role in the American image is without peer. Watch this movie. Take notes.
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Summary: I LIKED IT BETTER THE SECOND TIME AROUND.
Review: When I first went to the theater to watch this film for the first time I thought it was a ok action flick. When I decided to buy it on DVD and watch it again I liked it a whole lot better. When I watched it the first time I was thinking this movie would be like some of Arnold's other action movies. I was thinking it would be a typical hardcore action movie. I was wrong and left the theater feeling a little disapointed. The second time around I knew what to expect and found out I liked the movie a whole lot better. I was glad I gave this film a second chance. In this film you can tell Arnold is starting to look his age and I figure he won't be doing to many more action films. But I feel this way If you want to keep doing action movies and can, then do it. Arnold's one of the best action stars out there and I hope he can keep doing action movies for a couple more years. Arnold plays a fireman whose wife and child is killed in a terrorist bombing. Arnold seeks revenge and goes to Columbia to track down the man that murdered his family and take him out. The Sound and Picture on this DVD is very good. And the Special Features are limited but there interesting. Overall this DVD is will put together.
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Summary: Arnold, you're getting old.
Review: My initial reaction to Collateral Damage was that Arnold Schwarzenegger is getting old. You notice his age the moment you see him for the first time. He's gained quite a bit of weight, and fat, especially in his face. Perhaps it's time for Arnie to step back and re-evaluate the type of movies he makes. Concerning the movie, it begins slowly, but ends in a very entertaining manner. The special effects, however, could have been better. A number of times you could see their fakeness but, for the most part, they didn't distract you from the film. I gave this movie four stars only because a rating of 3.5 wasn't available. Even with the flaws, Collateral Damage was still entertaining, although, it will be quite a while before I watch the DVD again.
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Summary: Another great "Arny" action movie!
Review: Arnold did a wonderful job with this movie. At first it seems like just another predictable action movie. That is not the case. It has a well written plot line and the director carried it out superbly. A lot of people have said that Arnold is getting too old for these movies. I disagree. "Collateral Damage" is living proof that he still has what it takes to make good action movies.
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Summary: Very surprised for good !
Review: Everybody know when he buys a Swarzenegger's movie that it will be action for the most part of the movie. I wasn't expecting anything when I saw this DVD, but I was surprised for good. The end could have been classic, but director Andrew Davis put a new final, which is better for the movie and the impression we could have of it. The movie turn around two very actual subjects, terrorism and the guerilla from Columbia, and we can see that the director know his subject.
Schwarzenegger is just good as he must be in the movie, and I love the woman who plays with him !
The DVD give some special features to bring you more pleasure to see this movie.
Don't be like the critic in newspaper, judge by yourself and you'll be not disappointed !
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Summary: Collateral Damage
Review: Collateral Damage is Arnold's most recent effort. Slipped by almost un-noticed due to the grim of 9/11. Being that this movie is about terrorism (not by the middle east but Columbia) It didn't get much attention, I would assume, on purpose. But I picked this up in my local blockbuster the other day to see if Arnold still has what it takes to make a great action movie. The results: Collateral Damage is a pretty entertaining film about terrorism and bombings in the US. Arnold's family is killed as casualties for one of these bombings and Arnold goes on a rampage for justice. The movie works pretty wellfor what it is...a "blowing everything up movie" But it's pretty fun. Arnold is pretty god in it taking on a somehwat dramatic role of a hero and the supporting cast is acceptable and believable. What really made this movie good, is the twist at the end. A well thought out twist that makes you interested in the movie all over again. I won't spoil it and give it away but I must admit, I was surprised...and I like that in movies. The reason I am giving it three stars, is because it is a little unbelievable at times and the script could have had a little more time spent on it, I think. Overall, I think the movie was very entertaining for what it was and should be viewed with that mentality. The dvd is a little weak. The picture and audio are ok, but the menus are lackluster and the extras are nothing to write home about. No Total Recall but more than worth a look!
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Summary: 4.5 actually
Review: Despite what you hear from other reviewers on this page, this is a movie that packs a punch from start (a burning building), to finish (a fight in the tunnels beneath a state department building). Also to the contrary of what some reviewers think, the script is very well written with realistic dialouge that shows what both sides think in the situation in Columbia.
For example, Columbian terrorist: "You Americans think you are the only ones who can fight for independence."
Arnold: "Independence to do what? To kill my wife, and my son?"
Plus the acting during the dialouge is very well done, with the actors reacting well to each other throughout. And the plot has a few twists up its sleve to keep you on edge and intrigued during the entire movie. This is an action movie with an emotional side, despite what else you may hear, this is a film worth seeing.
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Summary: Intellectual Damage.
Review: I like seeing Arnold go after those pesky terrorists as much as the next person--but this just makes no sense whatever. Arnold may not be Robert DiNiro but he's better than this. Consider movies like True Lies or even the original Terminator.
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Summary: TOTALLY UNDERRATED MOVIE!!!!!!
Review: If you didn't get the chance to see this movie on the big screen then be sure you purchase it. This is a must see movie. I understand the 9/11 situation caused this movie a low turnout but believe me you WILL NOT be disappointed. I rented it because I bought into the negative hyped and I immediately bought it the next day after I had rented it. It is full of action and you won't believe the ending!!! See it for yourselves. It is a fantastic movie
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Summary: More "Damage To Arnold's Career.
Review: Imagine "True Lies" without the humor,heart or great action and you get this tired,formulaic film from an action hero clearly in the sunset of his career.There are none of his crispy one-liners which made his best stuff so enjoyable,and he takes himself too seriously.Plot and chararter delevopment are nowhere to be found so you don't care what happens to whom or what,pretty sad when the subject is terrorism.Also,compared to recent films like Black Hawk Down,Spider-Man and Pearl Harbor,the special effects look pretty lame indeed.Those looking for webslinging or an eye view of a dropping bomb will be disappointed greatly.The $90 million budget was spent on the same old fireballs and explosions we've seen millions of times before,directed by a journeyman who has been coasting on one movie ("The Fugitive") with nothing to show for it since.The only redeeming things is the intense 5.1 surrond sound and that we see a man forced to swallow a whole snake,which I died laughing!I like Arnold,but he'd oughta find better projects if he has any chance of restoring my faith in him delivering great,entertaining films.
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