Hellring

Repetitive direction (circular shots that lack substance), a screenplay full of holes, and an utterly over-the-top pace for a comic book action flick that is nothing but a remake of "Heat," a monumental masterpiece by Mann. I don't love Batman, I don't love superhero movies, but I still can't understand how this film can be idolized... (5)

A supercazzola with holes (black) in the screenplay. Visually well made, it thrives on the usual clichés of the genre and gets lost in a finale of pure comedy (come on, the "fifth dimension of love"...) and excessive length. Besides being unbelievable in various parts, Nolan must necessarily indulge himself, otherwise it almost seems like he can't make a film. Moreover, I don't like his way of using the handheld camera, which sometimes throws the shot off balance. A film that has been stamped with authorship, but has a superficial and lackluster message. (4.5)

A patriotic film to the point of annoyance, happily flaunting what history has defeated, with time jumps that would make Nolan envious and a writing approach that trivializes the most interesting aspect, which is the protagonist's post-Iraq crisis. Eastwood brings out his most Republican and reactionary side, and the film is one of his worst. (4.5)

A bit too drawn out, but psych/stoner as it should be. 8/10