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WILD CARD(30 January 2015) Jason Statham's Stunt Double: Jace Jeanes Action Director: Corey Yuen Director: Simon West Movie Destroyer: William Goldman
They gutted this remake for Heat (1986 starring Burt Reynolds—a classic and one of my favorites) by not having Nick try to teach Cyrus about fighting, and by not having Cyrus be shot as an act of courage. WTF!? It's not even a Buddy Movie anymore. The coward can't be contrasted with the hero because he's hardly in the movie at all. And speaking of cowards, Milo Ventimiglia's "Danny DeMarco" is a little too cool, and Milo does a terrible job at crying, but its still funny when he whines. Ventimiglia's performance takes the movie over with all its bluster, contrasted with Statham's introspection. I mean, really, did they see the first movie?! (If you never have, you should. I think it will be one of your favorites too. It will really drive home the stark contrast.) Way to ruin it for me Mr. Goldman. It's more like source material. It can't hold a candle to the original. Jason Statham's acting and fighting was great. He's the best (jkudos to Corey Yuen and Jace Jeanes). He brings a lot of subtlety to his roles and does not get enough credit for his acting chops.
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