Another Two Movies Today

Earlier today, I managed to see Lion King 3D, and Abduction (starring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins, along with Mario Bello, Sigourney Weaver, and Alfred Molina amongst others).

I'll start off with the Lion King in 3D. I primarily wanted to see this because Lion King happens to be my favorite Disney animated film, and the two weeks is up this weekend, so there wasn't much time to waste. Upon seeing the film, I admit I got a sense of nostalgia. I first saw Lion King when it first came out with friends that lived across the street from me. I went in not expecting much in terms of the 3D aspect, and for the most part, I was correct. All it added to was an increase in picture quality, but for the most part, there wasn't much of the 3D aspect that jumps out at you, which one normally expects when viewing a film in 3D. Other than that, there really isn't much else to add. If you've seen Lion King, you know what happens, and if you haven't and don't see it by this weekend, that's alright, as it is being released on blu-ray next week.

After seeing Lion King, I proceeded to walk the mall for 20 minutes, then it was back to AMC with myself. I was a bit early for Abduction, but after ordering food from the concession bar, the wait was cut down considerably. I was one of about 10, maybe 12 people to see Abduction in an auditorium that seats around 100+, which was more than there was to see Lion King, which I was one of three to see it in an auditorium that seats 500+.

Prior to seeing this film, I admit, I did read reviews on this film, and if you haven't seen or read any reviews, you'll know that this film has been getting ripped to shreds. So naturally, I went in expecting the worse. Having said that, the film isn't as bad as the reviews out there would tell you, but that isn't saying much, as the movie is one of the worst this year hands down. The lines in this film, come across as generic at best (at times come across as lame and just put together rather hastily), and the violence and action in this film are not believable.

For instance, in one of several fight scenes, between Taylor Lautner, and a guy chasing Lautner, after repeated punches to the face, there is no blood on the face of either guy. Lautner even gets thrown into the window of the train, causing cracks to the train window, yet there is no blood on Lautner's face. It's almost as if they forget about it, or went over budget and left out details like that.

The beginning of the movie will probably leave you shaking your head, and that's putting it lightly. In my opinion, Taylor Lautner was put in a role that he's not cut out for at this time. Some actors have what it takes to be taken seriously as an action star, and some well, they do not, or if they do, it comes when they are older. Given time with age, and perhaps with movies other than Twilight attached to his name, would he be considered ready for action roles. I honestly see him more of the supporting actor at the moment, and not someone that can carry a film on his own, which this film tries to do.

I would only recommend this film for those that are huge fans of Lautner, and that's about it. Even then, that's stretching it, but it's the only recommendation I can give.