Movie Commentary Backlog

• The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor. I liked Alex O’Connell best when he was just an inquisitive little boy in The Mummy 2.  The first of the movie, detailing how the Dragon Emperor became encased in terracotta, was very reminiscent of those Chinese films.  After that, it was a typical The Mummy movie.
  
• Wanted. Mid-way into the movie, I already knew Morgan Freeman was the bad guy. What I didn’t foresee was the father-and-son twist, but it made sense. All in all, in my honest opinion, this is one of the best movies of 2008. Not just because of Angelina Jolie’s naked back. The curb-the-bullet stunt was very cool, though I’m not really sure if that’s within the known laws of physics. Same with Angelina Jolie’s bullet circling the chamber. In any case, the car chase, train crash, the training sequences really added to the coolness factor.
  
• Incredible Hulk 2. I hope Edward Norton stays on the Hulk role for the rest of the franchise. He fits the role of the mild-mannered Dr. Banner. The scoreboard of the number of days without “incidence” is a welcome addition.