tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266940592422630617.post8671063933139771969..comments2024-03-28T18:34:19.022-06:00Comments on Denerstein Unleashed: Images you can bank on -- and little elseRobert Denersteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02146881604428766785noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266940592422630617.post-66889918042585113772009-02-13T09:59:00.000-07:002009-02-13T09:59:00.000-07:00Yes, in general, the movie certainly is understand...Yes, in general, the movie certainly is understandable. But isn't there a difference between a dumbed-down plot and one that follows the dictates of narrative logic; i.e., one that makes sense?Robert Denersteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02146881604428766785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266940592422630617.post-42440835679312444382009-02-13T09:40:00.000-07:002009-02-13T09:40:00.000-07:00I saw the same showing -- and have to disagree wit...I saw the same showing -- and have to disagree with Bob's assessment of the plot as tying itself in knots. Watts's character's involvement in international intrigue as a local Manhattan DA is a little tough to swallow, but once you buy in to the fact that higher-ups in various world governments and law enforcement are under the thumb of the international bank, it is easy to get into the "David vs. Goliath" flavor of this picture. Smart dialogue, a focussed plot, and strong acting make this a better-than-average thriller reminiscent of good flicks from the 70s. You might not buy the premise of an international bank with evil managers, but I like that the movie does not dumb itself down for the lowest common denominator audience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com