The Marine 2 (2009)

Simply A Masterpiece

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

The acting in this movie is really good.

Sorry couch potatoes, my first review is of the "do not watch!" kind. When you watch a trailer that shall make your mouth watering and the hair on your arms standing attentively saluting you, for something that shall be your amusement for one and a half hour of your life fails badly, that is a major warning sign. When same trailer highlights every crucial moment of that one and a half hour and they have to put in fillers because there are not enough of those moments in the retail product, thats the second warning. When they put fake wrestling or reality show household names in leading roles instead of true actors, that is third warning and a red card! My suggestion is to get some dark beer, good company and watch Hildos Harley instead, it is ten times the fun, the thrills and pure American (we still want to believe that HD is American, don't we?) power. If you for some strange reason must watch this, be certain to have a good lap of your preferred gender to cry on afterward. You have been warned! May the sunshine always shine at your back and no pebbles in your shoes!

This movie doesn't take itself seriously and delivers strong action sequences. Considering you don't pay for it in the theaters and you probably will catch it on TV like me, you have nothing to lose but to enjoy a 90 min of brain relaxation with jungle adrenaline. The Asian island setting is lovely to watch with some breathtaking shots of coastal splendor, including a boat cruising a turquoise blue lagoon. Michael Rooker and Temuera Morrison bring class to the cast, their supporting roles are enjoyable to watch, as always with those two. Maybe it's time for a variation of the late great Ebert rule for Emmet Walsh: "No movie starring Temuera Morrison and/or Michael Rooker can't be altogether bad" I think that's true. I saw it in HD, it was nicely shot, action sequences weren't bad except for some really shaky camera during some fist fights. It's not first class, but satisfying. Million dollar man's son is a bit stiff, but he's snatching those sculls not for a quick Hamlet moment, but to smash them into the wall, so he's forgiven. Good movie to kill time and relax your brain.

The Marine 2 is an action movie which I interested when it was announced. I actually saw The Marine which made me "very very" disappointed with the "very very" bad ending and some amateur movie's directing style. (I have to blame this to Jon Bonnito and his crew who destroy the viewer's happiness) Therefore, I tried to watch The Marine 2 which I deeply hoped that it could be better.After the ending. I thought the Marine 2 is better than its prequel. It didn't show anything that looked silly or unreasonable, but it elevated violence as well. We still saw the bomb flick and many intense scenes, especially in the second half of the film. However, for the overall it's not the whole "great" movie, but if you want to see the mixed of action and drama film, The Marine 2 is the one of your choices.

The Marine; part 1, released a few year ago was by the numbers,a violent explosion galore action film, that was fun, The Marine; part 2 is a better film,the script follows all the required scenes for this type film.. The reason I liked it better is simple.The actor who plays the lead, LOOKS LIKE he could be a Marine.]Ted Dibiase Jr. the son of noted wrestler acquits himself well.Like Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson & a certain governor he could have a career in action films. He definitely fits the bill, His acting should improve. Lara Cox is his wife, She is pretty BUT needs acting lessons.The film was competently directed by Roel Paine.Michael Rooker is as usual good. & heads a decent supporting cast.As I said above, this movie was released directly to DVD. Rent it, I think you all will agree, it is passable entertainment,Ratings: **1/2 (out of 4) 72 points (out of 100) IMDb 6 (out of 10))