Transit (2012) Reviews

• Not Bad.

  rdbrown-zeteo2012-03-14

  I never heard of this movie. I really like Jim Caviezal as an actor. Coming into the movie, I suspected mediocre acting at best, a semi-terrible script, and illogical actions and decisions from the characters - keeping in mind that I had never heard of this movie until I stumbled across it by chance. The acting was better than I expected. Plus. The basic story-line and subplots were interesting. Plus. The script was not great but still good enough where it didn't even matter. Plus. The characters did things that seem implausible - but the action and suspense of the movie was so well done that that simple flaw was easily ignorable (for me anyways). So, plus. Sure, Jim ended up seriously handicapped... but keep in mind that some fathers would fight for their family's safety despite their injuries or pain. In reality, people have been known to do pretty amazing things despite their lack or military training or fighting expertise. So, if you have stumbled across this film and wonder if its worth giving a try but don't know because this movie is one of those that never made it to the big screen, this is my opinion. Try it anyway. What this movie has to offer is simple entertainment in the form or action and suspense, despite a few possible shortcomings. Overall, I really enjoyed this movie. And no, I'm not getting paid to write a good review for this movie..... :)

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• Are people getting paid to review this on IMDb??

  hohum_2012-01-09

  I don't agree with all the reviews that are claiming there are plot twists. Not at all. This film was extremely linear, predictable and full of moments where you were wondering how 4 criminals, who planned a decent heist, would be so idiotic when it came to retrieving the bag of money. So if those moments were the plot twists the reviewers were referring to, then by George's beard, they're on to something. Maybe I should get some stock tips from them too, huh? Seriously, there were too many times one had to suspend disbelief, especially on how a white collar criminal and his suburban wife could overcome hardened criminals. Sheer luck? I'm giving this an extra star just because it somehow managed to keep me wanting it to get better, all the way to the end. It never did. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Trust me. I took the trouble and time to tap this review out on my Bionic, just to warn you.

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• This film is enjoyable and utterly forgettable.

  urbanheat2012-01-08

  This film is enjoyable and utterly forgettable. It's not exactly a good film, and it's nothing new -- it has all the architecture of a predictable thriller flick; one man and his family, road trip, and modern-day bank- robbing pirates. And of course they never kill off the children. God forbid. Whiny children are lovely and pure and they do not deserve to die. A family of four (despite no apparent history in the art of violence) manage to somehow take out and kill a dangerous ensemble of armed robbers. It's as if the film was sponsored by the Catholic church because obviously a strong family bond is deadlier than a gun. Take your children to see it, bring the family dog, and we can all laugh in the face of villainy.

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• Very Surprised

  low_key122012-01-07

  I wasn't expecting much when I heard about this movie. I thought it would be a B rated action flick that had a typical B rated plot. However, I was surprised by the countless twists in the plot. There was suspense and action from the first scene till the end. Although it was a low budget film, the director did an amazing job making use of the budget. I think the movie is well worth watching. I am the type of person that watches a movie and likes to make guesses as to what will happen throughout the movie, but surprisingly most of my guesses were incorrect. Watch it!

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• Decent

  born_naughty2012-01-16

  A gang of 4 people just robbed a money transport. They stole 4 million dollars and got it in a bag. To get past a road block they hide the money in a family car. The car belongs to a family with 2 children who are going camping together. The plan was to get the money back from them when they pas the road block. This isn't as easy as they thought... The movie focuses mainly on the robbers chasing the family, while also shining a light on the personal problems of the father and their marriage. The story is decent. It isn't going to win any awards but it's not a total cliché either. The same can be said about every other aspect. The acting is good. The movie does nothing really wrong and doesn't do anything great either. If you're looking for a fun crime/drama/thriller that isn't a total cliché, this is what you are looking for. Some small annoyances at the ending. One of the biggest mistakes of them all: always check if your victim is dead. Luckily, this only happens once. At one point a woman takes cover from gunfire behind a tipped table. The (wooden!) table gets hit with shotgun and assault rifle fire. The table seems to be indestructible, there is not a scratch on it. Besides these faults, there's not much else to tell. I give it a 7 out of 10, key word being "decent".

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