Shoot 'Em Up

Shoot 'Em Up
Director: Michael Davis
Stars:
Clive Owen
Monica Bellucci
Paul Giamatti


Synopsis:

A complete stranger called simply, Smith (Clive Owen) becomes the unexpected guardian of a new born after he tries to help the mother fiend off killers. Smith, not a stranger to gangland style violence bucks up and takes charge. He contacts a call girl (Monica Bellucci) he usually goes to help him take care of the child. The bad guys still wanting the child have their own resources and are constantly on Smith's heels.


Review:

If you like action, this movie is for you. It has a nice blend of storyline that doesn't get in the way of the action. If you plan to watch this film with friends who are hell bent on realism tell them to leave their disbelief at the door because this movie doesn't take reality into consideration. The visuals of the movie are really good. I particularly liked wide screen over head shot of the main character walking around a field in the aftermath of a mid-air battle, he just had; it made me giggle.

I also liked the way the main character's role was written. The viewer never truly knows where he came from, what his background is, or how he got to be so resourceful. The only thing the viewer really gets to know is the guy was sitting there minding his own business, drinking a coffee when he saw a pregnant woman being chased by guys with guns. Oh and he is a wicked good shot and frequents the red light district.