DJones

24 May 2012

A horrible, bloated, and hyper movie

This movie was not an action-packed guilty pleasure (Except for the factthat it's enjoyable to goof on). It was not mindless fun/entertainment.Gosee Face/Off for that. Armageddon is a fractured, over-stylized mess ofnotmuch more than spliced rip-offs of music videos and television commercials.If my memory is correct, as the climax neared, the cutting between scenesincreased in frequency. It got to the point when I didn't even know whowasdying or who was surviving on the asteroid, and I was too dazed from thestrobe-light effect of the MTV/zero attention span cutting to care.Constant movement does not necessarily equal good action, in my opinion.Therefore, I give this movie a 1. It is truly awful, possibly the worstmovie of all time, and what makes it worse is that it made a lot of money,which has resulted in and will result in more bloated offspring to come. Iwill not be vacationing in Pearl Harbor this summer.

Amsomnia Studios

23 May 2012

Oh Put A Sock In It

Come on this movie isn't as bad as many of you say it is, yeah maybe itis a little cheesy and the storyline is a little lost on some accountsbut in spite of that the movie is still solid, it is still a cherishedand unappreciated movie, one that Bruce Willis did better than mostpeople would tell you.Storyline 7/10 Okay so the movie's storyline is a little out there, theworld is doomed by a large asteroid or something hitting earth so knowthe only drill team must go up and save all of mankind versus this hugeasteroid and that's the basis for the movie, the story is somewhatsimple but yet a lot sweet and action filled, this is an action flickby the way a SCI FI Action and for what it is the storyline is actuallynot that bad, it is simple but not that bad.Actors: 6/10 I like Bruce Willis, movies he have been in always turnsup nicely done this one does as well, he is just likable that's justthe way it is, I also like the rest of the cast except for Ben Affleck,and now don't get me wrong because Ben Affleck is actually a niceactor, many of the movies he have been in are actually really good,however in this movie I just felt like hitting him right in the head Idon't know why though, but because of him the rating could only get a6, I know that is a little low but I just didn't like his character inthis movie! Soundtrack 9/10 Some songs are a little off of course but the endingsong from Aerosmith did everything in order to restore what the othersdidn't, the music is good and the ending song was the perfect choicereally, not bad at all, and because of that I liked it a lot more thenI should've, so the soundtrack should be bought just for that, Iwelcome to movie home because of that! Special Effects 9/10 There are a lot of Special Effects in this movieand for what they are they are all really good, it feels like they arecompletely real, and while some surely are some aren't and those thataren't work just as well, this is an action flick and for what it isthey are great, nothing bad to say about the effects really! Overall 8/10 This movie isn't the best movie, but it surely isn't asbad as many would tell you that it is, it starts a little slow andpicks up rather fast, and if you liked Ben Affleck's Character thenthat's just another bonus for you there!

annualman

23 May 2012

I love this picture!

I watch ARMAGEDDON about once every two years; every time it retains itsemotional impact, its tense excitement and its awesome spectacle. The pacingis typical of late 90s action buddy flicks, but this film has the twist thatthe whole world is potentially in danger from a global killer threat. BruceWillis, Ben Affleck, Billy Bob Thornton, and in particular Will Patton, makethis film wonderfully entertaining and wholly involving. A more entertainingway to pass 2 and a half hours has yet to be found! 9 out of10

Bob Graham

23 May 2012

It sure makes an ugly mess.

styrofoamdeity

21 May 2012

Bombasic and brainless

When I asked to list the worst movies of all times, Armegeddon usuallymakes it in my top three. Mindless and so calculatingly emotionallymanipulative that at the end I felt my IQ had been raped by monkeys. Wecan live with the bad science I suppose, as there is too much of it inmovie-land to eradicate (though Armegeddon is rarely topped forscientific stupidity). The main problem is the by the numbers attemptat tear inducing, with all the subtlety of someone grabbing you in aheadlock and with each punch to the head yelling "YOU WILL FEEL SAD!YOU WILL FEEL SAD!".Not even good light entertainment. The Day After Tomorrow was hardly agood movie, but compared to this mess it looks like Gone with the Wind.Styrofoamdeity

johnarcher2

21 May 2012

Try forgetting about yourselves for a while - you might enjoy it!

There's not much I need to say, really, except that all the people whohavewritten to the effect that only stupid people could possibly like thismovieare themselves a few braincells short of a six-pack. They're apparently sofar up themselves that they seem entirely to have missed the point thatthisfilm knows exactly what it's doing from start to finish. It knows it'scorny, it knows it's crazily larger than life, it knows it's out to pushallthose staple movie buttons, and so it does it all with a terrific sense ofhumour and, more importantly, on a scale that simply beggars belief butwhich - crucially - works fantastically. Contrary to what some people say,director Michael Bay does a simply tremendous job of making the whole,massive juggernaut of a movie bolt along at a terrific pace, and even moreremarkably, manages to engage your emotions even while you're laughingyourhead off at all the hokum. Other people complain about the characters, butIstruggle to recall a movie that crammed so many memorable - if, naturally,larger than life - people into a single movie. Basically this film is purecinema. Sure, it's not an Ingmar Bergman film, but it never wants to beone.And if, as anyone with half a brain cell should see, you judge it in termsof what it does want to be, you will see that it succeeds quitemagnificently. Sorry to get a bit personal with this review, but as apersonwho enjoys movies of all sorts, I just couldn't stand by and let arrogantfools diss a top movie for no other reason than it doesn't stay true tothe'laws of science' (sheesh, get a life guys!) and doesn't want to fit intoonly the small category of 'coolness' they're pseudo intellectualitypermitsthem to admit to enjoying.I gave this movie a 9, by the way.

kohulk

19 May 2012

awful

a very bad movie, with a bad director and a typical-below the averagescenario. bruce willis has taken the train to boring-town and a castingofso beautiful-so stupid actors. oh and by the way, thanks for saving theworld usa.........again...

Kaltag

18 May 2012

One of the worst movies Ive seen.

This movie was painful to sit through. It was 45 minutes too long, theyshould have cut out some of the lame comedy. Are we supposed to believethat a bunch of guys used to drilling for oil are the best suited crew toland on an asteroid? And how are these flabby, idiotic, unprepared peoplecalm enough to crack jokes and take their entire mission as a joke? Thismovie is my least favorite, with Godzilla coming in a closesecond.

Juan Andrés Celis Pérez

17 May 2012

Earths Last Resource .

Although is a good movie, there were some scenes that diminish the work of women in some way; for example the character of col. Watts was very under-used, why didn´t she enter the draw to see who remained on the asteroid?; why couldn´t she, with all her knowledge, fix the departing shuttle and some guy who started hitting it could?; I think america, and NASA, prepares women to perform better than that.Anyway, the direction was good, the F/X astonishing and the action was a bit more intense than its clone DEEP IMPACT.

cerrax

17 May 2012

Space epic for the new generation

The 70's had Star Wars. The 80's had Aliens. The 90's has Armageddon.If you're looking for an exciting, funny, moving adventure into thedeepest sci-fi territory, then Armageddon is a ride to remember!One of the most far-out plots in movie history entrusts Earth's futureto a team of funny, capable drillers. With action that will leave yourheart pounding, humor that will leave you laughing, and a story thatwill have you in tears; Armageddon takes a whole new generation toouter space!If you're looking for a "deep" "meaningful" "insightful" movie. thenapparently Armageddon does not comply. I guess you have to be a stuckup artsy type to think that a funny action-adventure movie is "belowyou". Despite the overwhelmingly bad reviews on IMDb, Armageddon is agreat movie that you will enjoy, unless you are so caught up in yourown"artistic elitism" that you forget to pay attention at all anddissmiss it as another "dumb American action film".

Landauer Marc

17 May 2012

Armageddon is the bomb !

This is most definitely the best film in 1998, it has it all action,sciencefiction, drama, excitement, passion, sadness, humor!The cast is also a hammer with WILLIS, AFFLECK, BUSCEMI and all theothers,you must not miss this one!Armageddon brings you very close to reality, with this meteorite thatalmostkills the whole earth-population.I would rate this a 9.5 out of 10.

Robert E Salmond

16 May 2012

A Great Movie

I don't understand the criticism of this film. I admit that some parts arefictionalized to make the story flow better.As for sending 'lunatics' into space, what would you do with eighteen days?It's never happened, and until it does you don't know to what extent NASAwill go to.The story in this film is excellent, it provides so much of what we lookforin films, sci-fi, action, drama, and humour. None of it isoverbearing.When watching a film don't over-analize it, because it's not entertainment.As for the old 'GREATS' in film-making, if these are so great, anddemontrate the highs of film-making, than why aren't they very popular,musicals, people singing-in-the-rain, what is so great about that?Don't comment on gravity if you have no understanding ofphysics!!!!I give this film 9/10

melissab

15 May 2012

Check your brain at the door

There are some movies that you know ahead of time that you'll just need tocheck your brain at the door and enjoy. This is one of those. However, evenescapist fantasy should be able to pull you in, to make you forget it's amovie, to make you want it to be real--and this one had way too many obviousproblems to fit the bill. Oh, sure, it's fun, but when you hear your brainsaying, "That's really stupid," every ten minutes, it's hard to suspendbelief and enjoy the escape. This movie made absolutely no attempt toincorporate anything even remotely resembling scientific fact into it, withthe result being that it was an unwitting spoof. Kinda like "Mars Attacks"played straight. Deep Impact, altho not perfect (and a completely differentslant), was a much better movie.

Joseph

14 May 2012

Action packed, and well acted...

Cool "Die Hard" meets "Deep Impact" film starring Willis as the leader of acrew of yokels who must thwart a comet from destroying earth. Good specialeffects and a crisp story make this film one of the better action films ofthe 90's.

11 May 2012

What can I say but, WOW

I didn't want to see this movie at first becuase I find things like this very depressing. I mean it really could happen one day, but my best friend got me to watch it with since it has become her favorite movie. It started out with immediate action that didn't stop until the very end. This movie was as touching and action packed as a movie can be. If you don't have an imagination don't watch movies at all. The fact that it was not always realistic actually made it FUN. Since watching this movie with my friend it has become my favorite. To all those out there that hated this movie. Get an imaginatio and/or qute griping. It bad enough having (so-called) "proffesionals" puting so many movies down that we don't need you also.

11 May 2012

Visually stunning

Micheal Bay's style combined with Willis's performance make Armageddon look like The Rock on steroids. Definitely worth the $7 at the theaters and MUCH more at $15 to own at home with surround sound. Could have been better if not for some redundant scenes and mediocre dialouge. If you are a Bruckheimer fan definetly a not-miss.

what3v3r

10 May 2012

Its worth its meat ! Definitely !

Liv Tyler is so pretty. By my terms, I am the biggest fan of her looks.Thats not really what Armageddon is all about. Armageddon is a highbudget science fiction with an ensemble cast mostly playing the bestdeep drillers of the world to save the plight of this planet from theimpending meteoric....well....."Armageddon". Its got all threeingredients of most movies - action, laughter and emotion - althougheach in their own capricious quantities. Michael Bay doesn't need anintroduction and neither does his work. He is one of the best actionmovie directors who can really pack a punch behind his action. Thismovie is definitely up there with "The Rock" and "Face/Off". Nocharacter development or depth in the storyline, but why would one needit in a Michael Bay action production? Armageddon has got someastonishing special effects, edge of the seat action, is funny attimes, a talented star cast, mushy emotions, moneys worth and well ...space shuttles too! What it also inexplicably has is a low rating onIMDb.

emdoub

10 May 2012

A lot to overcome

Okay - this movie has its flaws. The absurd plot holes, the totaldisregard for physics, the annoying camera-work during action sequences- all indicate to me that this movie will be somewhere between awfuland barely watchable.However, the dialog, characterizations, plot line, subplots, acting,direction, and editing are good enough to overcome those problems. Thecharacters engage you, the situation grips you, and the storytelling isso finely done that the flaws fade like early-morning mist over a lake.This movie has so many flaws that I can't explain how this couldhappen, but the good points overcome those flaws so well that thismovie is in my "top ten of all time" for sheer viewing enjoyment. Ashackneyed as they are, I cry at the sad parts, and cheer at the highpoints.As other reviewers have noted, this is a movie without deep thought ormessage. Many of the "important" aspects of movie making have beenignored, or missed badly. But, when the show starts, the audience isglued to their seats - because, without all of those fine,thought-provoking elements that others miss, this movie stillentertains. And that seems to be what they wanted to do - not sell amessage, not dazzle with deep thought - but simply entertain. And that,it does in a fashion that is unsurpassed.Fine casting, great acting, one helluva story to tell - who cares ifit's absurd? It's still one helluva story, and told darn well.

09 May 2012

awesome

This was a great movie. One of Bruce Willis's best. It's a great recovery from the 5th Element, it's just as good as his Die Hard movies. Affleck and Tyler were great together, good choice of casting by the creative staff that produced and made this movie. Not only is it jam packed with action, but also with great music and even a little emotion, which every movie needs to one degree or another to keep it in control. Definitely one of the best space movies made.

nonconformist

08 May 2012

insipid

Main Entry: in·sip·id Pronunciation: in-'si-p&dFunction: adjectiveEtymology: French & Late Latin; French insipide, from Late Latin insipidus,from Latin in- + sapidus savory, from sapere to taste -- more atSAGEDate: 16091 : lacking taste or savor : TASTELESS2 : lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challengeYep, that bout says it all.