Listen, I don't care what anybody says, as Cypher is nothing less than a 5 star movie. Cypher is not, I repeat not, a B movie. Cypher is an absolute masterpiece. Suffice it to say, I am a connoisseur of the world's finest spy films and this film is nothing less than top flight. I cannot overemphasis how phenomenal this movie is. Cypher is one of the best spy movies ever conceived and ever made. The technology in this movie is over the horizon of spacetime. In fact, I must admit that Cypher completely surprised the hell out of me. In fact, I've recommended this movie to my colleagues more than any other movie. Other critics, of whom some downplayed the movie, have no idea as to what the hell they're talking about. Don't listen to the haters. And actually, for the most part, reviews of Cypher have been largely positive. And it should be noted that Cyher is not only a good movie, but it is also a fantastic movie. Cypher is the kind of movie that's so advanced and so magnificently crafted, that it's over the heads of most critics and all the cynics. There is nothing wrong with or cheap about Cypher whatsoever. Again, the cinematography, the backdrops, the technology, the storyline, and the acting are all 100% world-class top notch. Naturally, I won't give anything away. This is not a spoiler. And though it is the contention of some critics that Cypher should have been in movie theaters, I believe quite the opposite. Cypher is a movie that seems to have been just right for DVD release only and not in a bad way. Cypher has got to be the greatest underground spy flick ever to hit the shelves. Blade Runner, 1984, Brave New World, Total Recall, Logan's Run, Jason Bourne and Impostor and Deja Vu... look out! Cypher equally earns the distinction of being placed in the AONN Multimedia Research, 5 Star Eternal Spy Movie Hall of Fame. Cypher is counterespionage at it's absolute best. Hands down and hats off. Nothing is what it seems and truth is stranger than fiction. The future is now.
Reviews
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith
(2005)
Not everything is always what it seems -- living double lives -- the spy game continues
11 July 2005
What do you get when you cross a Tomb Raider with a Troy? Another Spy Game and even better! Mr. and Mrs. Smith is one of the best movies ever made about the subject of espionage. In addition, Angelina Jolie is an amazing actor and one of the most gorgeous women in the history of the world. Brad Pitt, equally, is one of the most talented and top fifteen, best actors of all time. There was no way this movie could lose. It won. Five stars. Hands downthe quintessential and unequivocal, "spies next door" movie. Perfectly scripted. Perfectly cast. Perfectly executed. Perfectly choreographed. Perfectly balanced. Perfect length. Perfect. Mr. and Mrs. Smith could not have been any better. Badass, kick ass fight scenes. Matrix style moves. As high tech as could possibly be. Truly intriguing. The cinematography is brilliantcrisp and rich. Sharp. Greatly defined. Bold. Daring. Extraordinarily textured. Breathtaking. Heart racing. Pulse-pounding. Suspenseful. Explosive! Mr. and Mrs. Smith is a movie that's so good, so remarkable, so incredibly exciting, that even if you're law abiding and non-violent, you want to hurt someone who says something bad about it. It's that darn good. Jolie and Pitt, two marvelous, thoroughbred, top ranked, world-class pros, blaze the silver screen with their prowess and leave all opposition and would-be haters in the dust. Their characters, coined some of the most deadliest operatives on the planet, are no laughing matter despite a hearty menu of well timed and interlaced jokes. The rocket scientists (Simon Kinberg and Doug Liman, et. al) who developed the formula, which powers this wonder, deserve a medal. The chemistry is unparalleled. The recipe must not be destroyed and must be protected as a matter of national securityand of course, audience morale. Such ought to be an executive, presidential directive. The movie leaves you wanting and craving more actionmore adrenalinemore scenes. And to think, that somewhere, there are in fact, people who really do the kind of work that these characters do in Mr. and Mrs. Smith is nuts. But I guess, as some experts have said, if someone really wants to be a spy, that person has to be "spy crazy." I've seen a lot of spy flicks and Mr. and Mrs. Smith is as crazy as it gets. An instant spy classic.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, one of the top five spy movies of all time. Bottom line.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, one of the top five spy movies of all time. Bottom line.
Sniper 3
(2004 Video)
Thomas Beckett "One in a Million" and Quan Kick Some Tail
9 July 2005
The Sniper series is just as good as any action movie that you'd see at a movie theater. Unbeknownst to the neophyte, these Sniper movies are really spy movies and damn good ones, I might add. The series is well produced, adequately funded and high tech. You won't see any bad acting or hear any lame jokes here. Instead, you get evenly distributed bang for your buck.
In the cloak and dagger realm of Sniper 3, you are taken on a mission to modern day Ho Chi Minh, previously called Saigon. The NSA (National Security Agency) has reactivated a former Marine sniper, Tom Beckett, so as to hunt down and neutralize a target, which is connected to a high level mole in the Washington political arena. Has Colonel Dan McKenna, NSA military intelligence, positioned in Washington D.C., picked the right man for this assignment? Also, can we count on William Avery, Deputy Director of NSA, to oversee the operation through to completion? We have our fingers crossed. Beware the Cobrarevere the Mongoose! and learn about an ancient Vietnamese folktale, as your life will depend on it.
The Sniper 3 soundtrack is upbeat and will delight more than a handful of Ravers. Vietnam in the twenty-first century sure ain't what it used to be, and offers a new light juxtaposed with the age-old, dark world of espionage.
Make sure you check out the other Sniper installments, as they are equally worthy.
In the cloak and dagger realm of Sniper 3, you are taken on a mission to modern day Ho Chi Minh, previously called Saigon. The NSA (National Security Agency) has reactivated a former Marine sniper, Tom Beckett, so as to hunt down and neutralize a target, which is connected to a high level mole in the Washington political arena. Has Colonel Dan McKenna, NSA military intelligence, positioned in Washington D.C., picked the right man for this assignment? Also, can we count on William Avery, Deputy Director of NSA, to oversee the operation through to completion? We have our fingers crossed. Beware the Cobrarevere the Mongoose! and learn about an ancient Vietnamese folktale, as your life will depend on it.
The Sniper 3 soundtrack is upbeat and will delight more than a handful of Ravers. Vietnam in the twenty-first century sure ain't what it used to be, and offers a new light juxtaposed with the age-old, dark world of espionage.
Make sure you check out the other Sniper installments, as they are equally worthy.
Unstoppable
(I) (2004)
Robert L. Taylor III's AONN Movie Review
2 January 2005
Slightly low-budget, but much better than a stupid vampire movie. And again, not the world-class production of the Art of War, but a decent sit-down and storyline. The big-set effects seem to have been saved for the final scenes, but nevertheless a chilling premise.
This is another freaky tale of mind manipulation weapons development and attempts at proliferation, thereof.
Don't go out of your way, but if you do, it's certainly a decent fix for any action movie buff.
Die-hard Wesley Snipes fans won't want to miss this one, however. Somewhere near the beginning of the movie, Snipes who plays Dean Cage, U.S. Army black ops soldier serial # 190405243, reminds us that he is one of the most dangerous international-level fighters both on and off camera. Thus, the hand-to-hand combat sequences alone are worth the time spent in this regard.
This is another freaky tale of mind manipulation weapons development and attempts at proliferation, thereof.
Don't go out of your way, but if you do, it's certainly a decent fix for any action movie buff.
Die-hard Wesley Snipes fans won't want to miss this one, however. Somewhere near the beginning of the movie, Snipes who plays Dean Cage, U.S. Army black ops soldier serial # 190405243, reminds us that he is one of the most dangerous international-level fighters both on and off camera. Thus, the hand-to-hand combat sequences alone are worth the time spent in this regard.
S.W.A.T.
(2003)
Robert L. Taylor III's Review of S.W.A.T.
26 November 2004
At first I was suspicious about S.W.A.T. Initially I had wanted to see it, but didn't when it first debuted. I'm always leery about movie production houses, which produce films purported to accurately portray and depict elements of real world SpecWar (Special Warfare). S.W.A.T., a movie that illustrates the issues and complex dynamics of our government's Special Weapons and Tactics programs and personnel at the local police level, is better than I had anticipated it would be.
Aficionados of guns and ammo ought to be pleased that proper research of weapons and tactical specifications ('specs') seems to have been conducted for S.W.A.T. Training scenes in this movie are superbly choreographed and the paramilitary/ military enthusiast trying to relate, should find it refreshing that familiar "shop talk" occurs throughout the movie as well. And even more impressive is the fact that characters in S.W.A.T. reload their weapons as opposed to the typical, Hollywood-fantasy-endless-streams-of-bullets-without-adequate-and-realistic reloading.
The cinematography is crisp. Scenes are uncluttered and clear--neat and orderly--sharp and vivid. And with an all-star cast, S.W.A.T. doesn't go wrong. Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J., Colin Farrell and Michelle Rodriguez are highly trained, believable, ass-kicking, top flight cops. By the way, I need a women who can do drop kicks like Michelle Rodriguez.
Finally, the pace of S.W.A.T. is unusual, but proper, the length is appropriate--not too short--and the mix of moods is enjoyable. The soundtrack highlight is Linkin Park--which rocks! With a twist involving international intrigue, S.W.A.T. offers surprises. When you least expect it, the action begins. Can someone say, "Heavy duty shootouts!" Add the remarkably visible and perfectly illuminated night fighting scenes and you can't go wrong here. S.W.A.T. ... completely worth your time.
Aficionados of guns and ammo ought to be pleased that proper research of weapons and tactical specifications ('specs') seems to have been conducted for S.W.A.T. Training scenes in this movie are superbly choreographed and the paramilitary/ military enthusiast trying to relate, should find it refreshing that familiar "shop talk" occurs throughout the movie as well. And even more impressive is the fact that characters in S.W.A.T. reload their weapons as opposed to the typical, Hollywood-fantasy-endless-streams-of-bullets-without-adequate-and-realistic reloading.
The cinematography is crisp. Scenes are uncluttered and clear--neat and orderly--sharp and vivid. And with an all-star cast, S.W.A.T. doesn't go wrong. Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J., Colin Farrell and Michelle Rodriguez are highly trained, believable, ass-kicking, top flight cops. By the way, I need a women who can do drop kicks like Michelle Rodriguez.
Finally, the pace of S.W.A.T. is unusual, but proper, the length is appropriate--not too short--and the mix of moods is enjoyable. The soundtrack highlight is Linkin Park--which rocks! With a twist involving international intrigue, S.W.A.T. offers surprises. When you least expect it, the action begins. Can someone say, "Heavy duty shootouts!" Add the remarkably visible and perfectly illuminated night fighting scenes and you can't go wrong here. S.W.A.T. ... completely worth your time.
The Butterfly Effect
(2004)
A modern, unmatched, alternate universes, time travel extravaganza
22 November 2004
Awesome and absolutely phenomenal! You ask yourself, How does he do it? Is he a physicist, part of some experiment? Is there some kind of time travel technology or is he simply journeying by using his mind? The Butterfly Effect is a perfect example of the old saying: Be careful what you wish for.
If you thought Ashton Kutcher was merely some jokester and incapable of serious acting, be ashamed.
Well produced... mesmerizing! The special effects couldn't have been any better. Moving, suspenseful... terrifying! This is another case of a movie so smart, that the silly critics have slept on it.
You will question the very nature of our universe...or shall we say... universes?
If you thought Ashton Kutcher was merely some jokester and incapable of serious acting, be ashamed.
Well produced... mesmerizing! The special effects couldn't have been any better. Moving, suspenseful... terrifying! This is another case of a movie so smart, that the silly critics have slept on it.
You will question the very nature of our universe...or shall we say... universes?
The Legend of Billie Jean
(1985)
Universal Warfare
10 March 2003
Art imitates life, and I've always thought about the Legend of Billie Jean and its central theme in relation to this since the movie debuted -- I haven't stopped thinking about it since I was--I guess--about ten years old. The movie is awesome and inspires with its deep connotations pertaining to government, society, mass rebellion, liberation, the transition from adolescence to adulthood, the coming of age and Zen. I feel the need to defend the Legend. Whoever thought LBJ lacked whatsoever in any area, obviously didn't pay ANY attention, which is required here, to understand this absolute masterpiece and its grand design. None of the characters in this movie are shallow and each is clearly representative of a certain degree of universal transcendence. The Legend of BJ is really a secret blueprint for those who know the truth and kept an open mind.
This is one of the best rebel movies in the history of spacetime -- absolutely timeless. I personally know of 'gangstas' who would generally be thought of as cynics, but who happen to love this story and have always supported its underlying message. This movie is in no way shape or form, corny. I mean -- think about it: LBG was a major prelude to the whole era of "F the Police" and one of a few movies that reminds some of us (OGs) that words like 'rad' still have application and how much power there is in numbers. LBJ isn't your average teen angst flick by any measure -- oh no! LBJ truly is legendary and a cautionary tale following along the dark lines of George Orwell's famous 1984. In this sense, Big Brother and the local government gone bad are not only watching, but they ARE out to get you -- interstate chase -- hunt-you-down-for-real style. And once again, no real world get-away sequence is complete and absolutely effective unless a subject can visualize at least one frame of the underground blueprint imbedded within LBJ while in the midst of evasive action. LBJ is so epic in scope that this ought to be the rule of thumb for anyone attempting to beat an evil system on any level. LBJ is the quintessential frame of reference. Always remember that...
Just thinking about the movie invokes images of the ultimate Bonnie and Clyde scenario turned geopolitical saga. And I play the Pat Benatar "Love is a Battlefield" tape (yes, old school cassette tape) religiously -- at least twice a month. Moreover, the only other rebel story that comes to mind as being comparable to the Legend of Billie Jean would have to be Styxx "Kilroy Was Here," but that's another story...
Finally, no one in the world can say that he/ she is part of the true legacy of the true Resistance without having first seen the Legend of Billie Jean. Billie Jean is landmark... and Billie Jean Rulz!
"Logan's Run" comes next...
This is one of the best rebel movies in the history of spacetime -- absolutely timeless. I personally know of 'gangstas' who would generally be thought of as cynics, but who happen to love this story and have always supported its underlying message. This movie is in no way shape or form, corny. I mean -- think about it: LBG was a major prelude to the whole era of "F the Police" and one of a few movies that reminds some of us (OGs) that words like 'rad' still have application and how much power there is in numbers. LBJ isn't your average teen angst flick by any measure -- oh no! LBJ truly is legendary and a cautionary tale following along the dark lines of George Orwell's famous 1984. In this sense, Big Brother and the local government gone bad are not only watching, but they ARE out to get you -- interstate chase -- hunt-you-down-for-real style. And once again, no real world get-away sequence is complete and absolutely effective unless a subject can visualize at least one frame of the underground blueprint imbedded within LBJ while in the midst of evasive action. LBJ is so epic in scope that this ought to be the rule of thumb for anyone attempting to beat an evil system on any level. LBJ is the quintessential frame of reference. Always remember that...
Just thinking about the movie invokes images of the ultimate Bonnie and Clyde scenario turned geopolitical saga. And I play the Pat Benatar "Love is a Battlefield" tape (yes, old school cassette tape) religiously -- at least twice a month. Moreover, the only other rebel story that comes to mind as being comparable to the Legend of Billie Jean would have to be Styxx "Kilroy Was Here," but that's another story...
Finally, no one in the world can say that he/ she is part of the true legacy of the true Resistance without having first seen the Legend of Billie Jean. Billie Jean is landmark... and Billie Jean Rulz!
"Logan's Run" comes next...
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