but was thoroughly surprised at what a good movie this is
583977
Had to watch this for a philosophy course, but was thoroughly surprised at what a good movie this is... for people that understand how wall street works
3551463
REALLY surprised by this movie. Don't have high expectations for a Schwarzenneger flick, but this movie was great. Really good (though still some Hollywood flaws, of course) gun fighting action. Definitely a new favorite shootemup to go along with Heat, Way of the Gun, Replacement Killers, Boondock Saints, etc.
2684724
Considering that this didn't do that well at the box office I was stunned at just how great this movie was.  I am a very harsh critic of movies and I am rarely impressed with them, but this one was very well done, had consistent action throughout, and was steadily engaging throughout.  Just the right amount of sparkly slo-mo death.  You'll see.
3643303
Wow, I was really surprised by this movie.  I was tired of Liam Neeson because of his roles in Star Wars and Batman Begins - he just didn't pull them off to me. Moreover, I wasn't really interested in seeing another save the kidnapped girl or daughter movie, until I read a few reviews of this blu-ray disc. I was looking for some more good blu-ray discs and so I checked this out. After watching the first half of this movie, I immediately thought of Seagal's Out of Reach 2004 DVD and Man on Fire 2004. Similar plots, but Liam actually out performed Seagal.  Liam's acting was intense and very convincing and he was taking people apart just like Jason Statham in Transporter, etc.  There were also hints of Jet Li's Kiss of the Dragon (find the kidnapped girl in France while breaking a lot of bones). His personality was more like Denzel in Man on Fire - relentless get the bad guys at all costs.  He comes up with these implausible ways of figuring things out, but it is very satistfying to watch.  Also, reminds me of the revenge scenarios in Bronson's Death Wish.  I have cited a lot of good movies here - most of which you may not have seen - however, if you check out Out of Reach, I think you will see that Taken is far more intense and well acted and more on a par, but even surpassing Man on Fire in many ways.  Anyhow, revenge is a dish best served cold (Kahn) and this movie shows that even this worn out plot can be redone effectively and this director did a fantastic job of doing it and Neeson was unbelievable - a perfect mix of Seagal and Statham - and on blu-ray the picture was fabulous - I loved it!
1296813
This movie has a fun surprise in it. Very, very good.
3005466
I was skeptical about this movie when I saw the preview since it looks a little "80's After School Special-esque", but it really is good. The lead actors all give great performances, and the story itself is very honest and moving in its portrayal of family tragedy. You might start out making jokes about all the bad haircuts and Trapper Keepers, but by the end you'll probably be crying.
2459101
wow, I went into this movie expecting it to be so so, but came away both shocked and enlightened. 5.5 stars.
3498497
I wasn't aware of this movie before I watched the trailer after scrolling through some titles.  It drew me in and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
1119602
I thought it would be a predictable story, but it most certainly was not.  I enjoyed being surprised; great to see a movie that isn't same old, same old.
2662589
I was surprised at how good this movie was. Great actors and the cliche romance was good for the mood I was in to watch
958405
For some reason I missed this movie at the theaters, and somehow I managed  to avoid learning about "the surprise ending."  The movie  captured my curiosity quickly and completely, and I agree with someone  else's post here that I had a sense that something was wrong or was  missing--the revelation at the end reveals that something IS missing, and I  think it was a wonderful technique to create a sense of suspense and  curiosity.  The kid (Haley Joel Osment) is really good; it's so rare to see  child actors who are that convincing. There is a scene in a car near the  end where the kid convinces his Mom that he really does "see dead  people," and it's done so well that it reduced the two grown men  watching the movie to simpering crybabies. (It's a very emotional scene,  especially if you've lost a family member any time soon.) I usually see  "surprise endings" coming a mile away, but I missed this one, and  enjoyed the process of its revelation--then the pieces fell together and I  realized why some earlier elements were so off-putting. There are also some  excellent "extras" on the DVD version, including scenes cut from  the final film with explanations why (I'm not sure I agree that some should  have been cut); and some early home-made movies by the director when he was  a kid that are hilarious while still indicating the talent that would bloom  later.
354334
A wonderful surprise. Not many good movies out right now, but this one is a good surprise.
4910168
I rented this because of some things I'd heard about the movie, but was really surprised I liked it as much as I did.
1147594
I watched this movie expecting all of the gore, disgusting thematics, and [sexual content] it was built up to have, but I was pleasnatly suprised to have viewed a highly intelligent, witty, and thought provoking masterwork from Mary Harron. I think the fact that the director was a woman gave it a perspective that a male director, no matter how talented, could not have nailed. Instead of focussing on the acts themselves, which the book was rumored to do, it focusses rather on the arrogance and charm of the person committing those acts. The murders are in the background, not the foreground of the story. The movie may also have ran the risk of glorifying Patrick Bateman, but instead the audience is encouraged to find him shallow, wittless, and soulless. This also makes for very hilarious scenes of awkward encounters, botched murders, sloppy killing sprees, and an attempt at feeding a cat to an ATM (can you say "index finger in society's eyeball?"). The movie is wonderful. Patrick Bateman did a marvelous job as Bateman, and the supporting cast was delightful. The movie is all around amazing. I can't wait to purchase this one. "Do you like, Phill Collins?"
497465
An unexpected surprise....REALLY enjoyed this movie.
1052032
We thought this movie would just be a way to kill some time during the evening, since there was nothing on cable at the time. Oddly enough, the movie really surprised us and Vince Vaughn was good in his role. Instead of being just a piece of fluff movie, this one turned out to be quite enjoyable as it takes some turns that you don't expect. Plus, Amazon's streaming service, complete with dolby digital audio, was great.
191452
As someone who had prejudged this movie, I was more than pleasantly surprised. Having watched the TV clip,I thought it would be a movie that was contrived to make these two actors look good. With what I thought would be expected laughs with little substance. Boy was I wrong!
To my surprise, it was the good Zen, lack of Zen cop, done with great humor,fun, sentiment and as in life, a surprise at its end:)