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Reviews
The Keyman (2001)
I liked it
This was a good movie. The characters were well developed.
I think that the stereotypical gangster thug guys were a bit on the strong side and until I watched the commentary I did not know what was supposed to be happening at the moment that keyman is walking down the street and he begins looking around and up and down.
Finally, the ending, I thought should probably have had him start the fire on purpose rather than accidentally. I could not tell that he was lying there waiting to die. I thought that he was just asleep and didn't know about the fire.
And popeye...very interesting character...good choice with Tom Wright.
The Imposter (2008)
Movie Number 4
This is movie number 4 in the Daniel Millican collection and it is his best one yet. From The Keyman to Striking Range Daniel Millican was pretty consistent and even though growth is evident throughout his first three. This fourth Feature Shines. It is amazing compared to his first three.
We can clearly tell that he had a different camera crew, and did some very amazing things with color correction, special effects and the sunlight.
The incorporation of music videos was very unique. I don't see it that much in movies. Casting was very good considering most of it was stunt casting and the acting was convincing. Nice to see Popeye again almost is reminiscent of a sequel to the Keyman or at least a spin off. And I am looking forward to seeing how Millican fits the Oprah somewhere in Rising Stars.
Very cool opening title sequence. All of Millicans films have very interesting title sequences but this one is the most eye catching.
The story is very interesting and it kept my girl friends interest. She really liked it.
The quality of this film is a huge leap for Millican.
Good job.
Striking Range (2006)
response to question in commentary
The beginning of this movie was fashioned after a popular online video game. I don't play it so can't comment but the dialog does a good job with introducing the characters and how they view their jobs. And I like that final shot of the opening sequence where he shoots the bad guy in the heart but has to shoot through his bosses shoulder to get at it. I think it reveals another side of his character that would not have been evident in the movie otherwise.
And in response to whether or not Tom Wrights ad lib should have been cut out? I liked it and thought it was a good addition.
As for the rest of the movie? It would be my life's dream just to produce something half this good.