Non-Stop (2014) D: Collet-Serra; S: Neeson, Moore, Mount, Dockery
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Re: Non-Stop (2014) D: Collet-Serra; S: Neeson, Moore, Mount, Dockery
I enjoyed it. I've honestly never really been a fan of movies that take place in airplanes. The only ones I can recall enjoying are Executive Decision and Air Force One. Yet again our good enemy the shakey cam ruins the handful of fight scenes there are although since they take place in a cramped space it somewhat makes sense.
The acting was fine for the most part. Julianne Moore makes for a good primary female lead, and Neeson is able to captivate and be the everyman hero that you want to root for.
I thought the villains motivation was pretty slim, but I will say that it does hold your interest and the who did it reveal isn't terribly stupid. Overall I liked it. If you like Neeson, or mystery thriller type movies you'll have fun and get your money worth. The crowd I saw it with seemed to really like it also. 3.5/5.
The acting was fine for the most part. Julianne Moore makes for a good primary female lead, and Neeson is able to captivate and be the everyman hero that you want to root for.
I thought the villains motivation was pretty slim, but I will say that it does hold your interest and the who did it reveal isn't terribly stupid. Overall I liked it. If you like Neeson, or mystery thriller type movies you'll have fun and get your money worth. The crowd I saw it with seemed to really like it also. 3.5/5.
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Re: Non-Stop (2014) D: Collet-Serra; S: Neeson, Moore, Mount, Dockery
Saw it. Thank goodness I used Movie Pass. I have to say, it's interesting to see Nyong'o in this when she's getting so many accolades. It's quite obvious she took this role before 12 Years was even released and she was just happy to find some work. Her role is very brief and background, but I am curious if new tv spots might be created if she wins the Oscar to play up her presence.
The movie itself is entertaining, but a lot of the stupidity bugged me.
Also, Julianne Moore still looks hot for her age, especially with the glasses.
The movie itself is entertaining, but a lot of the stupidity bugged me.
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Also, Julianne Moore still looks hot for her age, especially with the glasses.
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I agree with the 3.5 rating and Neeson is still kick ass.
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I'm sure it won't be anything special but I kind of want to see this. I've enjoyed Neeson's recent action/thriller films like Taken, Taken 2, and Unknown so I think I'll enjoy this too. Might see it tonight or if not probably sometime next week.
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Re: Non-Stop (2014) D: Collet-Serra; S: Neeson, Moore, Mount, Dockery
Saw this yesterday. Neeson really elevates the material. I liked it. Could've been tighter and smarter but it was pretty entertaining.
Neat to see Moore and Neeson again. They work well together.
Neat to see Moore and Neeson again. They work well together.
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Really enjoyed it. Neeson has a way of making what would look like total crap on paper completely watchable. 8/10
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Just got back from a screening and it was a lot of fun.
I don't care how clever you think you are I call bullshit that you will guess who the bad guy is.
Everyone in my screening freaked out when
Unknown and Non-Stop go great together.
I also think that if the studios (Universal) were smart and decided to tell the story of Jason Bourne (or the series for that matter) then Neeson would be awesome as an older agent. That's my dream. I'd follow Liam anywhere except Taken 2, which I haven't seen, because not even he could elevate that material, from what I heard.
Non-Stop is fun as fuck.
I don't care how clever you think you are I call bullshit that you will guess who the bad guy is.
Everyone in my screening freaked out when
Spoiler:
Unknown and Non-Stop go great together.
I also think that if the studios (Universal) were smart and decided to tell the story of Jason Bourne (or the series for that matter) then Neeson would be awesome as an older agent. That's my dream. I'd follow Liam anywhere except Taken 2, which I haven't seen, because not even he could elevate that material, from what I heard.
Non-Stop is fun as fuck.
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I also think that if the studios (Universal) were smart and decided to tell the story of Jason Bourne (or the series for that matter) then Neeson would be awesome as an older agent. That's my dream. I'd follow Liam anywhere except Taken 2, which I haven't seen, because not even he could elevate that material, from what I heard.
Non-Stop is fun as fuck.
Non-Stop is fun as fuck.
#58
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Re: Non-Stop (2014) D: Collet-Serra; S: Neeson, Moore, Mount, Dockery
Just got back from seeing it as well.
It was a really fun movie, despite being stuck in the confines of an airplane for 110 minutes.
Neeson definitely elevated the material and added some intensity to it. Pleasantly surprised to see a clean shaven Anson Mount from Hell on Wheels here. I liked Julianne Moore here as well. She had good chemistry with Neeson working together.
The motive of the villain was a little out there.
But, I think the tension and claustrophobic atmosphere make it work. It's definitely a B or 8 out of 10 for me.
It was a really fun movie, despite being stuck in the confines of an airplane for 110 minutes.
Neeson definitely elevated the material and added some intensity to it. Pleasantly surprised to see a clean shaven Anson Mount from Hell on Wheels here. I liked Julianne Moore here as well. She had good chemistry with Neeson working together.
The motive of the villain was a little out there.
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But, I think the tension and claustrophobic atmosphere make it work. It's definitely a B or 8 out of 10 for me.
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You should check out, Safe, DJariya. Anson Mount is great (and also clean shaven) in that. Sans beard he looks like he could be Jim Caviezel's brother.
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I'm probably one of the few that will say this but Taken 2 isn't nearly as bad as what most people will have you believe. It isn't the greatest film or very original obviously but I think if you enjoyed the first film you'd still have a decent time with it. To me it was no different from the Die Hard sequels where John McClane wound up in essentially the same situation or close to what happened in the original film. It's still got a bunch of Liam Neeson kicking ass and some decent action. If you go into it expecting some masterpiece or something you won't enjoy it but for just a popcorn action flick it's fine.
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anyone catch the age /birthdate of Neeson's character was his birthday IN 1961 or was he actually playing his real age: 61? (it was a quick shot of the passport)
fun movie, although I thought the soundmix was non-memorable - it should have been louder and more intense.
fun movie, although I thought the soundmix was non-memorable - it should have been louder and more intense.
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Re: Non-Stop (2014) D: Collet-Serra; S: Neeson, Moore, Mount, Dockery
It was pretty loud and memorable in my screening.
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must be the screen I saw it on - I had the same thought of 'The Dark Knight Rises' for a THX auditorium I think the sound is somewhat retweaked. [The IMAX was too loud, here on the THX screen (in digital lossless audio no less) sounded subdued, over at the Avalon (in 35mm) the sound was just right.]
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Just saw this, man Neeson could be a guy locked in a supermarket overnight and make it look interesting.
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I was really disappointed when it turned out the terrorist wasn't
Also, did anyone else feel like the whole time we were expected to believe that
Furthermore, I wish at the end of the movie
Although I'm sure thats probably already an alternate ending that will show up on Blu Ray.
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Also, did anyone else feel like the whole time we were expected to believe that
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Furthermore, I wish at the end of the movie
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Although I'm sure thats probably already an alternate ending that will show up on Blu Ray.
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I too thought it was a lot of fun, although every bit of it was preposterous.
Best scene was the passengers fighting back, and Schindler making a List of asses kicked.
Also very glad to see
Best scene was the passengers fighting back, and Schindler making a List of asses kicked.
Also very glad to see
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Saw it. Enjoyed it for what it was.
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I thought this film was okay, not entirely riveting, but fine for its thriller genre. Liam Neeson's Bill the Air Marshall character has a lot of contend with as he is somehow framed in real time while on a flight to London as the master hi-jacker, all the while trying to figure out who the real hi-jacker is on the plane, and there are plenty of suspects to keep the audience guessing.
In light the Malaysian Air 370, its release is scarily prescient.
I give it 2.5 stars, or a grade of C+.
In light the Malaysian Air 370, its release is scarily prescient.
I give it 2.5 stars, or a grade of C+.




