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Movie Review: Steely men and women...
Summary: 4 Stars
I really had low expectations for this movie, so when I found myself actually being surprised about some of the twists in the plot, I figured Not Bad. Being a fan of mysteries, it was interesting the number of suspenseful turns this plot took. Some interesting alliances, and non-alliances, as people are working together or not. It seems all the characters are tense with each other over something. The plot isn't likely to take place today, post-Oklahoma City bombing, but the focus on the militia movement vs. military and goverment forces, and political arguments to boot, can have an open-minded person really thinking after-the-fact. Seeing these characters on-screen portraying their points-of-view, no matter what your beliefs, maybe the bad guys aren't such bad guys after all. As far as performances go, uniformly good, especially with quick intercuts and a fast-moving plot. An added plus is the obligatory hero-heroine romance is missing, though that's mainly because the characters are too busy working. The wardrobe seems off the rack rather than Georgio Armani, which may be less sophisticated but more true-to-life for guys and gals working on a salary. When the hero - an ATF agent - goes into his undercover op assignment, he even sports an unshaven look and trades steely glances and dialogue with a former militiaman - a man he once shot who is now functioning as his intro into the civilian army he is investigating. What's a definite problem is the DVD suffers from being full-screen instead of letterbox.Movie Review: He's more than a Superman!
Summary: 4 Stars
I'll have to disagree with the other reviewer. I think this only proves that Dean Cain can act. As a fan of Mr. Cain since his Superman days, I enjoyed seeing something different from him. And knowing what some of his other projects coming up are, it shows how versatile an actor he really is. All in all, Dean Cain is more than just a pretty face.Movie Review: lovemovies
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked this movie. Good action, good story, Dean Cain and his gorgeous self. Liked the banter between Dean and Jennifer Beal. Cute interaction. Lots of interesting twists in the story. Recommend it.Movie Review: a disorganized 'Militia'...
Summary: 2 Stars
MILITIA (2000)
directed by Jim Wynorski
approx. 90 minutes
This is a pretty silly look at the militia movement from the perspective of an "undercover" Federal sniper.
Former TV Superman Dean Cain attempts to infiltrate a big bad militia with the help of a anti-government dissident William Fain (played by Frederic Forrest*) who wants whats best for his family. 'FLASHDANCE' star Jennifer Beals is in for the ride to help Mr. Sniper monitor the group. Stacey Keach plays a G.Gordon Liddy type radio personality who it turns out is "more than a sympathizer". Perhaps the only worthwhile segments of this movie are the dialogue between the agent and Fain, debating the government's hamfisted handling of past incidents. Cain's character is meant to show the "human" side of the Federals who wants to minimize damage but still believes in the occasional forced disarmament.
There are no big surprises here: the militia are mostly shown to be semi-literate, violent goons and the Federals, while perhaps overly assertive, are right to use deadly force against the citizenry. It is also true that some of the footage is lifted directly from other well known movies, including 'DELTA FORCE II' and 'T2: JUDGEMENT DAY'. What's strange about this movie is that it was one of director Jim Wynorski's few attempts to produce a movie with social content. He is better known for low grade sexuality movies such as 'THE BARE WENCH PROJECT' and 'BUSTY COPS'.
The "slant" of this movie will not surprise anyone familiar with the real tragedies it exploits and the media's treatment of 2nd Amendment issues.
*-The casting of Frederic Forrest as Fain may be to reference to his extremist Army surplus store owner character in 'FALLING DOWN'.
Movie Review: super actor better as superman!
Summary: 2 Stars
this movie was a little slow at points, however the chick more than makes up for the lack of action. Shes pretty and hes used to be superman. This movie about a meglomanic that tries to use the "militia" for his own gains. Former superman actor Dean Cain stars in this slow military drama, but his acting is what amuses me most. If was interesting to see him act or the lack of it!
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