Movie Review VANTAGE POINT
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, Sigourney Weaver
Director: Pete Travis
This film has been advertised for what seems to be the longest period of time ever. I feel like I’ve watched trailers for this for over a full year, maybe not. Anyways the All Star casted film opened tonight. At a glance it has everything you would want in a movie - great cast, interesting idea, car chases, etc. After viewing the film I was disappointed.
The idea and concept of having several views of an assassination is great. Several parties are involved in an assassination of the United States President in Spain, seeing both the terrorists and those trying to stop them. The movie starts off good and I was very into it for the effective opening 15 minutes, but the more the movie goes along the more the plot thickens too much. It seems like twists were added just to add them when they didn’t seem to pan out very well in the end. Aside from the plot going South, the action is done well. We get some intense chase scenes but even those seem to get to be too much.
So my recommendation is to wait for this over hyped movie to hit the DVD shelves because you’ll probably like it more spending only a few dollars vs the box office prices.
Popcorn Ninja
Rated PG-13
90 Minutes
2008
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on February 23rd, 2008 at 6:39 am
I wanted to see this movie but when i saw the previews it kind of reminded me of another movie…Just cant think of which one right now…I think ill take your advice though and wait for this to hit DVDs instead of blowing money at the movies for me and my gf.
on February 24th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Sounds like the movie version of the grassy knoll. At least, if they had cinematic control over it. Also sounds like Hero or Rashomon.
on February 25th, 2008 at 4:21 am
I really wanted to see this movie but with your rating its not looking great. I will still see it when it is released but am not as hyped after your review.
on February 25th, 2008 at 4:24 am
I was sceptical over this release. Looks like it will be either great or real bad. Will probably give this one a miss as there are others I still want to see such as There will be Blood and Jumper.
on February 26th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Well.. I wanted to see it in the cinema, but everybody’s givin’ up the idea after your review. What I am to do? I guess flipping a coin is an idea!
Heads - I go.
Tails - wait for DVD release.
And..
..it is..
tails)))
on February 26th, 2008 at 7:05 am
I cant blame you for seeing the trailer for so long. It might have its over “ad decayed”.
on February 27th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Not one to see at the cinema by all accounts then?
on February 27th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I thought about going to see Vantage Point this weekend, but maybe I’ll pass
on March 1st, 2008 at 9:48 am
Another one to add to the skip pile
on March 2nd, 2008 at 1:11 am
Anyway, I was also thinking of seeing Vantage Point this weekend but after this ….
on March 2nd, 2008 at 2:51 am
I miss the old Sigourney Weaver. She was great in the old Alien movie.
on March 3rd, 2008 at 2:28 am
The more trailers I see the more I want to see this movie. Just hope it isn’t as bad as I keep hearing.
on March 3rd, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I live in Spain so it adds a bit more excitement trying to work out what they are actually saying.
on March 3rd, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Saw the movie last Saturday and was a little disappointed. Too many flaws and halve the stuff did not make any sense.
on March 4th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
well, i was a bit sceptical even before reading this review to the film aso it wont be my first choice then.. wait ’til it’s on dvd…
on March 8th, 2008 at 9:02 am
I wanted to see this movie b
on March 9th, 2008 at 11:46 am
I´m glad I read this review, cause I really thought about seeing it.
Saved me money and bought me some miniatures
on March 10th, 2008 at 5:01 am
cant wait to see this movie on this wednesday!!
yay
on March 10th, 2008 at 5:41 am
yeah this is dissapointing, they are becoming more and more masterful at hiding horrific films with good trailers.
on March 12th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
This movie was fantastic! I like it even more in retrospect, hard to explain. Dennis Quaid was awesome…although I would have loved me a little more Sigourney!!!
on March 13th, 2008 at 8:17 am
I considered going to see this movie at the theater, but decided it would probably be very similar to a JFK show I saw on TV a couple months ago. I’ll wait and rent it.
on March 14th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Heard this was a great movie so am now amped to see it this weekend.
on March 14th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
This movie looks sweet, I wanna go see it this weekend.
on March 14th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
I enjoyed this movie. I thought it had a unique flow to it, and the action was amazing. I guess I am just a sucker for action!
on March 15th, 2008 at 11:50 am
I’m going to go see vantage point because of matthew fox. I’m no homosexual but hey he’s in lost and I’m a lost fan. Now if only evangeline lilly gets casted in a movie =(
on March 17th, 2008 at 2:28 am
I’ve not heard that if you’re a 24 fan you’ve seen this done ove and over already and alot better too.
on March 23rd, 2008 at 9:09 am
Watched this movie but is not reli my type of movie cus i dun reli understand the story line. Keep make me confused
on March 24th, 2008 at 5:22 am
I was about to watch this movie last weekend but opted for the DVD option later instead!:)
on March 29th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
this movie was awesome i rate it 4 out of 5.
on March 30th, 2008 at 12:36 am
I also enjoyed watching this movie in theater. But the thing is… TERRORISTS always screw up! I like Dennis Quaid as he showed his good acting skills just like those movies “The Day After Tomorrow” and “in Good Company”.
on March 30th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
lol i havent seen this movie yet
:S
on April 1st, 2008 at 2:45 am
Finally saw this last night, its was OK but nothing special. Some good twists and turns but not the greatest movie in the world.
on April 1st, 2008 at 8:13 am
I’ve also seen this now and thought it was a great movie. Plenty of suspense and a great ending. Would like to see more action movies like this made.
on April 3rd, 2008 at 8:26 am
so promising but yet so dissapointing!
on April 7th, 2008 at 4:28 am
Another good movie i’ve seen
on April 7th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Looks like another 1 to wait for TV
on April 10th, 2008 at 7:30 am
A most see movie for action movie aficionados.
on April 11th, 2008 at 2:31 am
Maybe one to grab once it comes out on DVD, a lot better than some movie but not the greatest.
on April 12th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I agree. Although i have doubts that it should be censored for a certain group of age because it is quite bloody.
on April 15th, 2008 at 2:51 am
I liked the movie, not the best but at least no wasted time like on other movies.
on April 16th, 2008 at 2:13 am
better movies out there, this wasnt that good
on April 18th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Thanks for keeping us updated.
on April 25th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
I watched it yesterday, pretty good movies. But the ending was not good. It was too easy though. Kill all of them and saved the president too easy.
on April 30th, 2008 at 4:35 am
I will go to the cinema for sure, I love films with Dennis Quaid. Each time new film appear I am going to the cinema to watch film there. To my mind this is more interesting, also the sound effects and just a first impression in the cinema is much stronger then at home. I think that the best Quaid’s film is The Day After Tomorrow.
on May 14th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
The trailer was intriguing and I’m disappointed to learn the movie is a bust. Thanks for saving me a fe bucks. I think I’ll rent it!
on May 23rd, 2008 at 8:13 pm
It started okay with the different points of views. But doing it too much made it too boring. =/ They’re just trying to drag the show by showing different perspective and delaying the show. Sigh.
on May 26th, 2008 at 1:31 am
well
i think i wait for the dvd
on May 26th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
I have to agree with zo hai. I watched the first half and slept until the credits. My wife did not enjoy it either
on May 27th, 2008 at 12:39 am
If you enjoy watching the first fifteen minutes of this movie, then you’ll enjoy the reeming you’ll get when you see the first fifteen over and over again. Save a buck and watch something else.
on May 28th, 2008 at 6:23 am
#25 Matthew Fox plays the nicest role in the wholle movie. All the rest of actors think it’s their movie and they’ll win an oscar or whatever. Fox is in his place, the only one not over.
We say: Harrison Ford is getting older. Matthew Fox is the nicest one to start playing Ford’s roles!
on May 29th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
One of the best movie i have seen on this month.
on June 2nd, 2008 at 5:47 am
I’ll wait for this movie’s DVD version.this must be great!
on June 2nd, 2008 at 5:52 am
I thought this movie was just OK but comparing it against others that have been released recently it looks better and better. I watch older movie on the TV and just think, now thats a good movie.
on June 4th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Thank you for the review, still waiting for this movie.
on June 6th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I’m so very tired of all these mindless quasi action movies. I thought Sigourney Weaver knew better.
on June 6th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
this is definetly a candidate for movie of the year, theres not one point where I drifted away from the film, not a poor scene at all. The way it tells the story and builds it through different characters perspectives is superb
on June 7th, 2008 at 8:22 am
was it really overhyoed? I wanted to see it , but i guess its not worth it
on June 9th, 2008 at 10:51 am
I will take your advice and watch this one from the comfort of my own home!
on June 9th, 2008 at 11:51 am
I have to agree, I was disappointed too.
on June 14th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I really wanted to see this movie but I saw Indiana Jones instead. I’lljust buy it when it comes out. Nice review, you make me cravvvve this movie!
on June 15th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
i also dislike this movie,its bland ,not have any content in it
on June 16th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I am disappointed in this movies. I do went to the big screen to see this and feel that its not worth my dollars. The preview is great but the film is not. Better to wait for the DVD.
on June 16th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
beside vantage point, I think the matrix is the best
on June 17th, 2008 at 9:45 am
I have wasted my money on this film. I should just wait for its DVD. Seems to me like its a 3rd class movie. I too disappointed.
on June 17th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I still want to see this movie, I hope I will get it when it will be released on DVD.
on June 18th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Not my kind of movie; great to hear that so many dislikes it.
on June 21st, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Vantage Point is a Disaster From Any Angle.
I didn’t like it.
on June 23rd, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Saw the show, but it was really draggy. Though i agree the direction was great. but still. disappointed.
on June 24th, 2008 at 8:49 am
I seldom go to cinema nowaday as need to save money. I will buy dvd if the review is good about the movie.
on June 25th, 2008 at 6:30 am
This movie seemed like something good and fresh at first, but after a while it looked as though they had no real idea for the movie. Acting was good, other than that - this movie blows. In my personal ranking - 4/10 and that’s only thanks to the acting.
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on June 29th, 2008 at 6:06 am
I think this is a great film, except the ending, because it’s too easy ending
on July 5th, 2008 at 6:14 am
This movie is awesome! But “rewinding effect” was a little bit annoying
8/10
on July 9th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
“This film has been advertised for what seems to be the longest period of time ever.”
SO true!
on July 15th, 2008 at 2:07 am
The show just kept repeating itself! AHHH, 7 repeats of a different angle. After the 4th flashback, it became quite slow for me…
on August 4th, 2008 at 2:18 am
This movie is still better than other movies released lately. I think it’s good.
on August 4th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Vintage Point really sucks. It’s Music is not bad but over movie I didnt like
on August 5th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
beside vantage point, I think the matrix is the best
on August 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am
I don`t like this…6/10 from me.
on August 24th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
i have to disagree with your review, i really liked vantage point, and lost fans wont be dissapointed as mathew fox gives another good performance.
on September 1st, 2008 at 5:53 am
Very informative article
Thanks
on September 9th, 2008 at 9:29 am
most people havent even read your article, stop spamming this persons page.
on September 11th, 2008 at 5:22 am
I haven’t heard much about this movie. And yeah I love assassination stories and action movies. But I agree, that it is so disappointing when a movie started so good but as you reach the middle part, there is a feeling that you want the movie to end, plus the fact that you were so excited when you first saw the trailer, you where thinking it would be a great movie, and not to forget the great cast and all that only to realize it’s not, very disappointing. yeah right, just wait for the release of the DVD copy than watching in with its box-office price, it is less cheaper and you can fast forward or just stop and continue whenever you like.
-John Simon
on September 26th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Just had the chance to check this movie out. I was very happy with it. Its your typical assassination story with a good twist. If you haven’t had a chance to check this one out I think you will like it.
on September 26th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
not one of the best movies ive seen, for such a good plot i didnt see the acting take place in the same light. It was mediocore at best and the review is right on. It kind of dragged on and the few exciting scenes it had didnt last very long.
on September 27th, 2008 at 2:31 am
I didn’t like the movie that much. The ending was very disappointing.
on September 30th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
This movie just felt so contrived. It was a waste of the considerable talent of the actors in it if you ask me. All the ‘twists’ felt very forced and the whole thing didn’t stimulate any emotional involvement
on October 1st, 2008 at 10:58 am
I totally agree with the Popcorn Ninja. This is a movie you can wait to see on dvd or online. It is decent but not worth the ticket price these days.
on October 6th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I agree with the rather bad review. I like movies that are build up in a different way. But this one was not very good. Would not recomend it. Maybe for a day with heavy a hangover…..
on October 8th, 2008 at 5:43 am
Its really a concept movie. The screenplay was excellent.
on November 26th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I like the movie because the second part of the movie was filmed here in my city, Cuernavaca Morelos. Yes, beleive it or not, they don’t spend lot of money in the real cities, but look places more appropiate to their budgets.
on November 30th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
considered going to see this movie at the theater, but decided it would probably be very similar to a JFK show I saw on TV a couple months ago. I’ll wait and rent it.
on December 17th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Personally I thought that this movie was very slow and dull. Although I hear excellent things about it from other people, I just don’t really get why it is that successful! Oh well.
on February 21st, 2009 at 1:58 pm
This mvie did start out a tad slow, but I thought it waspretty good. Had some good exciting parts and man that air pressure gun!
on March 26th, 2009 at 8:10 am
This was a good movie, but I agree that it was slow and I didnt like having to rehash to story so many times.
on June 9th, 2009 at 11:45 am
i think this could have been a really good movie if the storyline had been a bit simpler. the premise was clever, but the screenwriters must have felt that it needed to be more complicated.