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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
'Max Payne' is based on the video game of the same name and stars Mark Wahlberg as the troubled cop, Max. After his wife and new born daughter are murdered, NYPD detective Max Payne dedicates his life to finding her killers, which leads to a pharmacuetical company that has been making a drug for soldiers which makes them feel no fear, bt also gives them powerful hallucinations.
To be honest I wasn't expecting much from this film - perhaps an hour and a half of brainless action like other videogame movies such as the Resident Evils and Doom, but this one actually had quite a good plot and felt more like an action thriller than a full-on weaponfest. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of gun battles and explosions but it did feel like the writers had used their imagination a little bit and the end result is a pretty well made, dark, violent and gritty movie that came well above my expectations.
Overall, even if you're not a fan of the game (like myself, who has never played it), it is a very watchable and entertaining film that will be better than you think. I definitely recommend giving this a watch.
To be honest I wasn't expecting much from this film - perhaps an hour and a half of brainless action like other videogame movies such as the Resident Evils and Doom, but this one actually had quite a good plot and felt more like an action thriller than a full-on weaponfest. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of gun battles and explosions but it did feel like the writers had used their imagination a little bit and the end result is a pretty well made, dark, violent and gritty movie that came well above my expectations.
Overall, even if you're not a fan of the game (like myself, who has never played it), it is a very watchable and entertaining film that will be better than you think. I definitely recommend giving this a watch.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By M. Huxley
Format:DVD
The title says it all really.
In terms of style and special effects this film really hits the mark, it is truly an excercise in visual style while remaining true to the graphic novel style of the game, although the overuse of the valkerie special effect at the beginning may leave some audience members a little confused if they haven't played the game, but that confusion wont last long.
The fight scenes when they happen are great, some of the scenes I suspect were inspired by the John Woo school of action. But it does take a little while for the action to get going, and when it does, it does leave you with an aftertaste of 'is that it?' And just how many bullets does hollywood think one clip holds?
The acting and the plot are basic. Everyone sleepwalks through this film, there are no great thesp moments or oscar winning performances here, and the plot as you would expect is basically true to the game. The 'twist' itself you see coming a mile off.
This shouldn't detract however from what is essentially an enjoyable film. The basic plot allows you to follow it through without thinking and just enjoy the action and the stunning visual effects. Basically a worthy film for a blokes night in front of a large HD television and a really big pizza!
I would wait untill it came down a little in price though, whilst I was happy to pay £6 for this I'm glad I didn't buy it straight away!
In terms of style and special effects this film really hits the mark, it is truly an excercise in visual style while remaining true to the graphic novel style of the game, although the overuse of the valkerie special effect at the beginning may leave some audience members a little confused if they haven't played the game, but that confusion wont last long.
The fight scenes when they happen are great, some of the scenes I suspect were inspired by the John Woo school of action. But it does take a little while for the action to get going, and when it does, it does leave you with an aftertaste of 'is that it?' And just how many bullets does hollywood think one clip holds?
The acting and the plot are basic. Everyone sleepwalks through this film, there are no great thesp moments or oscar winning performances here, and the plot as you would expect is basically true to the game. The 'twist' itself you see coming a mile off.
This shouldn't detract however from what is essentially an enjoyable film. The basic plot allows you to follow it through without thinking and just enjoy the action and the stunning visual effects. Basically a worthy film for a blokes night in front of a large HD television and a really big pizza!
I would wait untill it came down a little in price though, whilst I was happy to pay £6 for this I'm glad I didn't buy it straight away!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Mumbling Mark Wahlberg is once again the stern-faced dispenser of justice in this moody piece about conspiracies and revenge. There's a decent mystery to solve (though not if you are Norse) at a Raymond Chandler level, a high body count and a nice use of snow.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
MAX PAYNE
A GREAT FILM TO WATCH.THERE IS A LOT OF ACTION AND GOOD STORY LINES WITH IT.
GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY
GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY
Published 2 months ago by Karla
1.0 out of 5 stars
Max Payne
This dvd was not my cup of tea at all it was far to way out ,to dark in content ,I iove Mark Wahlberg and his acting but not this dvd.
Published 4 months ago by Jack Pittam
2.0 out of 5 stars
Falls flat on his face.
I was hoping for a little more slow motion gun scenes for a Max Payne film especially when "MAX" jumps forward in slow motions and takes out 2 guys (game version). Read more
Published 6 months ago by Steve
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mediocre film, watch once and chuck
I bought this in anticipation of being able to pass on with reccomendation to watch. Not the case. Not even close. Would have turned it off and not bothered. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Dogbite Dave
2.0 out of 5 stars
PAYNE TO WATCH
GAME REVIEWS SEEMED GOOD. SO I THOUGHT " I WILL WATCH THE FILM " END RESULT; I THOUGHT, TO PUT IT SIMPLY DISSAPOINTING. TO ME A PAYNE TO WATCH.
Published 11 months ago by bosb
4.0 out of 5 stars
was good
dvd worked perfect, the case was more then a little damaged wa in it doesnt close properly and the outside plastic sheet for keeping the sleeve in was torn and stuff, otherwise i... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dylan Gloux
1.0 out of 5 stars
wooden
The most interesting thing in this film is the falling snow.
It looks nice.
The story is rubbish;the acting is rubbish;the "action" is snail-like in pace. Read more
It looks nice.
The story is rubbish;the acting is rubbish;the "action" is snail-like in pace. Read more
Published 18 months ago by C.Elder
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good film, great service!!
I'm not sure what I expected to see when I put this film into my dvd player but I was pleasantly surprised although I feel that a lot more could've been made with this story, The... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Scottypom
1.0 out of 5 stars
A great disappointment.
The actor's cannot act, the plot is so slow almost to the point of switchoff, there's no dialogue (the film is mostly silent) and most of the time I am wishing I had purchased one... Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2010 by Andrew P. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Max payne
Very good film. I enjoyed it very much. It made me get the geme and reinstall it on my pc.
Published on 14 Jun 2010 by C. Jackson
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