I have to admit: the casting can’t get better than this. Perhaps, it’s a bit too good. Imagine these strong associations in my head while watching the movie. At the beginning scene, the supposedly alcoholic Keanu Reeves puked at the toilet bowl and I kept thinking of “Constantine” (it’s the cigarette and lung cancer instead of the booze but a similar bathroom scene). Besides, who better to take on a role whose wife has died before the show begins? How about Forest Whitaker who acted as our crazy “king” in the world of corrupted cops stepping in and out of different characters? That is so “The Last King of Scotland”. When Huge Laurie’s first appearance is in the hospital (remember “House”, the TV medical drama series?), I nearly flipped. Fortunately, Huge plays a cop instead.
I can understand why “Street Kings” receives a mixed review. The storyline is not original. It is the same old all-cops-are-corrupted story with some cops want to right the wrong and once for all, clean up the mess. Within our Movie Review Squad, TK gives a thumbs up. Cynthia being a keen supporter of Keanu (I am tempted to use the word “fanatic”) of course adds in her toes as well besides her thumbs. I personally like the show for a different reason – Forest’s acting is such a joy to watch. From the audience’s reaction in the theater, he has definitely got the crowd engaged whenever he steps into the spotlight.
A fast pace engaging storyline that you should have little to complain if you are not looking too deep into the story. A well crafted plot I must say.
8 replies on “Street Kings – Originality Aside, It’s One Entertaining Flick”
For the handsome Keanu Reeves, I add in my thumbs and toes too. Who cares about the story, my eyes are only on Keanu. 🙂
ECL – Ha ha ha … I think you and Cynthia will click really well. Besides that one gigolo activity that you *ahem* briefly engaged yourself into, I am in principle OK with the things you two may do 🙂
Apart from the obvious main actor, actually the movie was filled with other famous actors. There were Chris Evans (as Disco, he also played in Fantastic Four), Jay Mohr (also played in Ghost Whisperer), John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Sex and the City).
It is a joy watching Keanu and Chris Evans partnered in this gritty cop movie. A very entertaining popcorn movie.
Cynthia – Oh, how can I forget to mention the “Human Torch” of the Fantastic Four?!
for a moment i tot chris evans was mr rubberman.
for the record, i gave Street Kings 2 thumbs 🙂
Kiat – You did not!
Ha ha ha.
You sure only 2 thumbs? Not adding the toes like Cynthia as well? 🙂
I thought he is a natural when it came to these kinds of roles. A dupe or a lost person!
I was entertained too.
CSC – That’s right. I was so worried that he may over-acts like he often does. But I guess he did a good job out of it. I read your blog entry on “Street Kings” so I thought … oh well, let me give it a try!