Justin Y (skactopus)

Roland Emmerich really loves his big budget science fiction adventures. 2012 is exactly that.

At a high level, there isn't much more to the story than what is already known regarding the Mayan calendar. The story avoids high technicalities, which is probably for the best, and instead provides just enough information to give some realism to the film. The beginning is all story and character buildup, while the rest of this 2 hour 38 minute production uses the typical formula of destruction. Intense action sequence, dramatic emotional scene, intense action sequence, dramatic emotional scene, etc.

The thing that impresses the most, unsurprisingly, are the CG effects. There is a lot of it to go around and it is phenomenal. Emmerich doesn't hold back and it shows.

The cast is well known and while the acting isn't bad, the characters themselves aren't all that interesting. Or maybe it is the fact that the CG sequences just envelope everything else. Anyway, Woody Harrelson is hilarious.

2012 is nothing more than an epic disaster film that dazzles the eyes. It is a good watch if time allows.

Turning Point is Herman Yau's attempt at a Hong Kong crime drama. It also serves as a prequel to the Laughing Gor character in the television series EU.

While not entirely confusing, the story comes across as messy. There are a lot of lengthy flashbacks to help explain a variety of situations, but all the back and forth switching disrupts the flow of the film. The run time itself doesn't even reach 90 minutes; however this picture feels much longer. The pacing is moderate and there isn't much going on to raise the interest level in the film.

A few triad beatings, a car chase, and a mediocre shooting sequence round up the action, which leaves the film really uneventful. This is a true shame.

Michael Tse is considered the lead actor of the film, but he is not the star. Anthony Wong, although weird looking with his mo-hawkish hairdo, and Francis Ng steal Tse's spotlight. This isn't surprising, since both Wong and Ng are no strangers to these types of films.

In the end, Turning Point isn't bad a movie; it just isn't special in any way. There is no rush to see this.

My all time favorite movie. Entertaining all the way through.

The story was so unique that it kept me glued to the screen. I'm a sucker for Sci-Fi and there really was no dull moment in this film. There are a great variety of memorable characters and they are all played well by their respected actors. Gary Oldman plays Zorg and he is the greatest villain in my book. The dialogue was well written for him as well. As a matter of fact all the characters had great dialogue.

The special effects and graphics are well done and seeing the setting was candy for the eyes. There isn't a ton of action, but there is enough to satisfy the people who came to see it. The choreography of the action isn't too bad either, although it will seem pretty weak for die hard action fanatics. Nonetheless it will put a smile on your face.

If your in the mood for a great story with some nice effects and action, not to mention a pretty good soundtrack, then this film should be on your must see list.

This movie takes the silver medal in my book, only falling short to The Fifth Element.

The story is nothing to concern yourself with in this film since it is nearly non-existent. If you are looking for a good story this movie is NOT for you.

What you do get in this movie is action after action between zombies and yakuza type gangsters. They range from hand-to-hand to gun and swordplay. What more can you ask for in an action movie? The action is choreographed nicely and the excellent cinematography just adds to the greatness.

Since the story is nothing special this means that the cast itself is small and this makes the characters easily traceable with their own personalities. The setting is all set in one place as well, with the exception of the twist at the end. The Forest of Resurrection.

The soundtrack by Nobuhiko Morino is one of the greatest movie soundtracks I've ever heard. It is mostly a combo of rock and techno and it really enhances the scenes of the movie. It really is my favorite movie soundtrack of all time.

This film is highly recommended for all those action fanatics out there.