FIRST SHIFT (Released to Theaters Germany 2024)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì  First Shift—detective/police movie—has potential but fails to reach its full potential. Ordering of the scenes can be unconventional in places and the acting is low-grade. Despite it's 'okay' status, the audience is assured in the ending credits that part two is on its way.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline A hotshot female detective newbie who 'kind of' knows what it means to be a detective, is teamed with a hard-nosed detective who prefers to works alone.     Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Uwe Boll for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Uwe Boll for making the film possible. Cast includes Gino Anthony Pesi, Kristen Renton, Garry Pastore, James McMenamin, Willy C. Carpenter, Brandi Bravo, and Daniel Sauli.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. The movie has need of much improvement to be a quality watch. It has potential as a cult classic after it ages. Video Critique Available Here:

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IN THE NAME OF THE KING 2: TWO WORLDS (Released to Blu-Ray/DVD USA 2011)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.5|5.0 Starsììì  In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds—long way to go to be a quality or suitable watch—has little relative status to the original movie: In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale. This film ends bluntly but has a cliff hanger for the entrance of part 3. The movie seems to be produced like a television film.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline  A former special ops who currently serves as a martial art teacher is taken to save an ancient world.     Additional Thanks Thank you to Director and Executive Producer Uwe Boll for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Dale A. Andrews, Karyn Edwards, Jonathan Shore, Shawn Williamson, Producer Dan Clark, and Assistant Producer Bob Van Ronkel for making the film possible. Cast includes Dolph Lundgren, Natassia Malthe, and Lochlyn Munro.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. The acting is weak. The story has some intrigue. Video Critique Available Here:

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IN THE NAME OF THE KING: A DUNGEON SIEGE TALE (Released to Theaters Canada 2007)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì  In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale—odd casting mix—redundantly shows one sword fighting scene after another rather than building a solid and interesting basic story that is novel and unique. This results in a slow movie. The acting is suitable to okay. The costuming department overly performs and produces soldiers who are supposed to look frightening and just can't quite get there. Movie Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A farmer and the friend who raised him fight an evil warlock and Krug. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Uwe Boll for directing cffort. Thank you to Executive Producers Stephen Hedyes, Wolfgang Herold, and Chet Holmes for making the film possible. Cast includes Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Ron Perlman, Claire Forlani, Kristanna Loken, Matthew Lillard, Brian White, Ray Liotta, and Burt Reynolds. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. 'Diehard' Statham fans will see many high action scenes, but this film is redundant and slow.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers