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September 06, 2000 GET A LIFE WESTERN CAROLINIAN 11 Movie Review Snipes Sputters in Abstract 'Art Of War' by Jenni Bartels Asst. Features Editor "The Art Of War" was described to me as a "smart action film." This was a big fat crock of bull. Wesley Snipes should be ashamed of himself, not only for starring in this film, but also for being one of the producers. This flick is supposed to be an espionage action-thriller. It's not. It's a confusing pile of blood and guts, topped with a pathetic tale of Chinese conspiracy. While the movie opened with what was supposed to be character development, instead it dragged with one big, boring, point- Art of War Directed by Christian Duguay Starring: Wesley Snipes Marie Matiko V *****SeeitNOW w~k~k "A- See it relatively soon ~k ~k ~k Wait for the video ** Watch for it on USA if See it in Hell... Over and over less scene. After the first twenty minutes I knew that spending five bucks on this experience was a big mistake. Wesley Snipes ("Blade") stars as Neil Shaw, team leader of covert operations for the UN, and a man who finds himself at the wrong place at the wrong time ALL the time. When Chinese Anibassador Wu (James Hong) is assassinated at a UN ball, Shaw becomes entangled in a confusing web of conspiracy, involving The Triad (sort of a Chinese version of the Mafia, only much smarter and far more dangerous), David Chan (a very rich, very influential Chinese businessman, played by Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and an in- ~"S. formant from within the UN. Naturally, all fingers point to Shaw as being the moje, and he's on the run from everyone. Everyone, that is, except for Julia Fang (Marie Matiko). Fang is a reporter and the only one who knows that Shaw is not behind the murder. Together they romp and frolic J through carnage and conspiracy in an attempt to find the truth. One of the most irritating things about ''The Art Of War" is that, for a conspiracy film, there wasn't much surprise. You'll pretty much figure out who's behind everything before you even reach the halfway mark. again photo courtesy ofWarner Brothers Snipes surrenders integrity in Art of War. After watching this movie, it is my firm belief that the "smart action film" genre is no longer living. It's dead and decomposing in the rotting cesspool that is BAD ACTION MOVIES. The plot was full of holes in an attempt to keep the intrigue aspect of the film alive. However, they left way too much on the editing floor (if it was even written in to begin with) for the average action movie watcher to keep up with (Cuz let's face it folks, we don't go to action movies to think. We go to watch people kick the crap out of each other). The confusing twists would have been exciting, had they been resolved and explained to some extent; instead, as the credits rolled I heard a resounding "HUH?" from the disappointed patrons of "The Art." Snipes was given an extreme burden as he was forced to carry this movie with only the support of a bunch of B-list actors. Someone must have drugged him before getting him to sign the contract for this film, because this is an enormous drop from "Blade." That's the only explanation I can come up with, unless he was REALLY strapped for cash. Among the numerous fight scenes, there was a very recognizable gunfight scene. You know, I swear the first time I saw it Keanu Reeves was in the starring role, and there was a plot that made sense. Apparently the writers ran out of ideas for unique action sequences and hoped no one had seen "The Matrix." Just for the record: It was cooler when Kean^did it. Come to think of it, the last fifteen minutes blatantly steal its series of events from, well, pretty much everything John Woo's ever done. The only positive thing I can say about this movie is ... is ... Sorry, guys, I'm at a loss here. I suppose if you like gratuitous violence, a no-name supporting cast, and a plot that makes no sense and incessantly drags, you could watch it under protest. Maybe. Just don't forget a bag to vomit in. Run — don't walk — away from this stinking heap of garbage. This is the sort of thing Satan would force his minions to watch — on a BAD day. Video Review Neeson, Piatt Anything but 'Gun Shy' by Annie Sechrist Staff Writer I must admit that I was surprised; the simplistic white and black cover didn't exactly scream winner. And even after I turned the box over to read the one paragraph synopsis on the back, I wasn't impressed. The cast seemed moderate: Sandra Bullock, Liam Neeson, and ... wait a second ... OLIVER PLATT. The movie was scanned, signed, and in the car before you could say "the man is my idol." For those of you out there who are wondering what it is that I am talking about and why exactly I feel the need to babble on and on about it, allow me to explain. Ver- boseness is a big part of my life and not all of it has to make sense; and secondly this movie was really bleeping good! Gun Shy opens with a Quentin Tarantino flavor. The first shot is of Neeson naked in a bathroom floor having flashbacks of a big- bang-em-up scene. At first I was taken aback, had Sir Oliver lead me astray? Was this to be a bad movie? After some assurance from a previous viewer 1 made it through those first few moments and found myself immensely enjoying the film. Neeson turns out to be an undercover police officer with one more "job" before he can retire. The only problem is that he is in the midst of a nervous breakdown and can no longer function on a level of normality: either mentally or gastro-intesti- nally. He plays the character well, but in a stereotypical fashion. Liam Neeson always appears to be this expressionless persona who could be cool hearted or loving and you would never know because his facial features don't change in the slightest. This is to his advantage in the film because it makes him come across as a person so terrified and Cast of 'Gun Shy' nervous that he appears to be calm. Who would have known that in not acting you often do your best acting? Sandra Bullock is the nurse that gives Neeson his enema. Rather romantic isn't it? Anyway she ends up playing the love interest and as is always her quirky photo courtesy of Hollywood Pictures earthy self. Her role in Gun Shy was rather disappointing though. I expected her character to develop into something more, well to be honest, to develop into anything. It was probably not the greatest career move on her part, but sometimes I guess it is important to get back to your roots and for Bullock that means going back to supporting roles. Oliver Piatt, not that I am biased, was absolutely wonderful. No really, he was. Playing the role of a mobster-by-marriage Piatt's character was constantly expanding. First introduced as an agitated individual with violent tendencies we soon find out that all Piatt wants to do is grow a tomato plant in his back yard. He and his wife provide the comic relief for the majority of the movie. Gun Shy should definitely fall into the dark comedy genre of films; a little grotesque a parts but quite enjoyable and funny. The twists and turns make the whole film and story line impossible to predict, which is nice for a change. The film itself is a cross between a mafia spoof and a serious cinematic feature. Which means there is some "potty" humor mixed in with dialogue. Over all rating: 3 out of 4.

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Western Carolina University
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  - Date original: 2000-09-06
  - Date digitized: 2020-02-27
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  - Dimension: 14" x 11.25"
  - Pages: 20 pages
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
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