… is a modern era, 21st Century version of Robin Hood, a substantial thriller/suspense SciFi flick with a powerful premise that adds interesting philosophical social conscious to the concept “time is money” where: your life's cycles are bartered like money, except when time runs out, you die. Safe my kids once they were 14 or older (language, violence, death), and OK to watch with and Dad both. On a scale of 5, easily a 3.
The 2011 iteration of Dumas’ Three Musketeer’s is by far is the best ever (others were ‘73 and ‘93), so join Athos, Aramis, and Porthos as the story unfolds how they unite with D'Artagnan, combining forces to battle the sinister Cardinal and Ma’lady plotting to incite the English into launching a war against the French, which serves segway into what certain to be a sequel to his series. Several supporting character roles all excel here - and it’s great to see Orlando Bloom back on the big screen again in his part. Safe for my boys when they were 12 or older, and good family fun to enjoy with Mom and Dad also. An easy 6 out of a 10 point rating system.
I feel the loss of his life in my life, and with sadness share of Mr. Rooney’s passing:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/05/us/obit-andy-rooney/index.html
Killer Elite plays like a John LaCarre novel put in motion; while there’s action, romance, and intrigue it’s the execution of the plot through concise dialog detailing these true story events that pulls you in. I found it far better than many critics are leading you to believe. An easy 7 out of 10 with violence and nudity because you won’t figure out the instigator of it until very late in the story when you are told. Not for my children ages 15 or under and yet Mom & Dad both will enjoy this movie.
