A Jack of One Trade

As you probably know by now, I love movies. The summer movie season is just DAYS away, and I couldn't be more excited (see my earlier post, Let the 2006 Summer Movie Season Begin!) In an effort to "give back" to the movies that will (hopefully) provide me with plenty of summer entertainment, I've decided that I will post a review (of sorts) for each movie that I see this summer. And, since I am so very excited, I've decided to do a test run by "reviewing" The Sentinel. Enjoy!
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Movie Title: The Sentinel.

Starring: Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Eva Longoria, Kim Basinger.

Time & Date of Showing: 1:45 matinee showing on Monday, April 24th.

Food & Drink Purchases: 1 Small Raspberry Iced Tea, 1 Small Popcorn (no butter), 1 pack of Welch's Fruit Snacks (a must have).

Theater Situation: Theater 11 at AMC Hamilton 24 Theaters, which is the biggest theater they have (I know because I worked there for 2 years). I'd say there were no more than 20 people in the theater, which can seat over 600 people. Considering it was a matinee, there were lots of old people, which can be good or bad: good, because they have more manners than crazy teens; bad, because there tends to be a lot of coughing, bathroom trips, and loud question asking.

Movie Synopsis in One Sentence: A mole inside the Secret Service is involved in a plan to assassinate the President of the United States.

The Good: Michael Douglas is great as a Secret Service agent, as expected, and Kiefer Sutherland (of the amazing television show, 24) adds to the suspense of the movie as an internal investigator. Surprisingly, Eva Longoria (from Desperate Housewives, or as I like to call it, Sex in the Suburbs) didn't bug me, and seemed to fit well in her role as "the rookie". Plus, you can expect an interesting story, good camera work/editing, and an exciting ending.

The Bad: Kiefer Sutherland is basically playing 24's Jack Bauer (in nicer clothes and with less shouting). Some parts of the story are a bit predictable. Kim Basinger needs to stop taking rolls that involve her being a weepy woman with emotional problems.

The Verdict: If you have time to fit this in before the summer movie season begins, go for it. If you don't see this until it comes out on DVD, you'll survive.

If You Liked______, You'll Like This Movie: In the Line of Fire, The Fugitive, The Game (The Sentinel is literally the love child of these three movies).

FINAL GRADE: B

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