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17 Again (2009)
Awful, just awful...
Me pushing the 'stop'-button on the DVD-player halfway through a movie doesn't happen a lot, but it happened this time. I was expecting to see an enjoyable and witty teen movie, nothing more, nothing less. But it wasn't enjoyable, nor was it witty.
The acting was terrible, and the Ned-character was just downright annoying. I guess he was supposed to be the funny guy (which every teen movie has at least one of), but he was so NOT funny. I don't think I can blame the actor, it's probably just the absolutely rubbish script.
These types of movies should be 'light', enjoyable and cleverly produced no-brainers, but even at this 17 Again failed big time. It's not worth buying the DVD, and watching it when it comes out on TV would also be a waste of your time. You'd better go dish washing or something. Honestly...
The Lost Battalion (2001)
Corny and a lack of story
I usually read reviews before I watch a movie. Guess what, I didn't do that before watching TLB, and I have to say I was very surprised to see the above average rating at IMDb. I found it to have a total lack of story. You just get dropped into it (and, sadly, not in the way Saving Private Ryan dropped us into the movie), and it also has a sudden end, which was very unsatisfying for me.
I have to admit, the wounded soldiers looked pretty realistic to me, especially with the low budget in mind. But prepare yourself to have a laugh... Some guys are being tossed through the air after an explosion as if they are Olympic gymnasts. A mid-air corkscrew or somersault during WW I is a bit too much for me, especially when it's performed countless times during the movie...
But the parts that really got me laughing until I almost cried were the scenes containing close combat. The screaming and shouting German voices...unbelievably funny. It seems as if they are spoken by one single actor / voice performer, because they all sound exactly the same, and it just sounds like a 'typical' German voice.
I would absolutely NOT recommend this movie to anyone, except to people who just want to have some laughs because of the sad and corny quality of it.