Film reviews: Smokin 'Aces 2: Assassins' Ball (2010), The Book of Eli (2010)

Smokin 'Aces 2: Assassins' Ball (2010)
Action. In this part, again, a lot of hired killers, again, there are neo-Nazis, and they again chase the money. But in this part of it all looks much more miserable and crazy. And the cast is not as eminent. Although some familiar faces. The first part reminded me a lot "Pulp Fiction". Second, as a pale copy of the first part. As if a student looked the first part, and decided it parodied in the second. Alas, did not happen. So if you want to look good thriller with lots of rifles and a sea of blood, watch the first part. If you have nothing to watch, and militants you like, you can glance up at once. 3 out of 5.

The Book of Eli (2010)
Action. Fantastic. Drama. A film about life in a post apocalyptic world. The protagonist, named Eli, once heard a voice inside that told him to go to one place, take a book out there and take it to the west. For the voice promised Ilayu protection than from all the dangers that will threaten his path. And the voice did not disappoint. Despite the fact that Eli attacked dozens of ways, mad with hunger and thirst of the people, he always emerged victorious from these battles. But once stood in its way, quite an influential and powerful in its region, mafia Carnegie. He was holding at bay the entire region, had a strong band and look for books that bore Eli because he knew how powerful this book has on people. The film reminded me of something "Road" and "Mad Max", but with religious overtones and worse. Firstly, it is strange that the protagonist was a black man, and kill it for some reason some whites. Somehow this smacks of racism Negro. The film's director, incidentally, is also black. Secondly, it is strange to see a devout man who with his sword rubai people like cabbage. And since the film is not bad, of course. Bodrenky such a good game actors (Denzel Washington and Garry Oldman), and lots of special effects. 4 out of 5.