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1. Gabrielle Mahoney 10.12.12 / 6pm

   I have never watched this movie let alone heard of it. But, by Germaine’s review, it sounds like a very action pact film.My favorite part of the review is how Germaine added the setting of the film, the sitting can give off what the emotional content will be. Overall, this was a great review with the perfect about of information, without giving away the whole storyline.
2. John Hollowell 10.14.12 / 5pm

   I completely agree with your review of this film. While this may be a “post train wreck” Mel Gibson movie, it certainly shows that he still has the big screen talent. I honestly did not expect this movie to be very good and pretty much watched it just because I didn’t have any better options at the time. However, I was very surprised after seeing it because it was very entertaining. Just like you mentioned, Mel Gibson was charismatic and relatable. My favorite thing about this movie was the very surprising comedy in the film. Most of it came from the exchanges between the boy and Mel just like you said, but there were other scenes that I found funny as well. For example I really enjoyed the torture placed on the inmates in the waiting cells. I can only imagine how bad hours of the same mariachi songs being blasted in my ears could be, but Mel Gibson’s character certainly displayed how much he disliked it! Overall, you presented a great review of a good movie!
3. Collin Powell 10.15.12 / 7pm

   I have seen this movie and it is very good. I think your review depicts the film quite well by explaining the plot/ story line. I also think it helps give the viewer a better idea of the film by how you wrote that it is a action packed movie but also has a warm hearted side to it all. This movie was great and I would watch it again its very comical almost a dark humor. If I had not seen this movie before reading your review I would have definitely looked it up. Your review is great, interesting, and well thought.
4. Daniel Matthew Harrington 10.18.12 / 9am

   i thought get the greengo was a halarious movie that was also jam packed with action. also i feel there were many elements of mise en scene which gave the movie even more intense. there were scenes where the camera would foucus in on our main character which gave us the impression that he is something mortant. over all this film was very entertaining and i feel the plot wasn’t formulated too well but it was definatly a funny movie, the name alone gives us the impression that its going to be either funny or about mexicans trying to get a white man, this obviously has the spectators guessing until they actually watch the film.
5. Precious Ncube 10.18.12 / 7pm

   This is a really well-written and vibrant review which actually prompted me to watch me the movie. Mel Gibson did have a noticeably agreeable come back. The Kid, Kevin Hernandez put an exceptionally good performance in my own opinion. The plot for me was not really too complicated to follow but possessed quite a number of twists that made the film interesting. The excellent imagery and good acting in the film was definitely admirable. I particularly found Dolores Heredia’s (Kid’s mom) entertaining and lively. I also found the humor, conning and humane side of the film interesting as well, since it managed to dilute the grotesque violence.
6. Daniel Krainer 10.21.12 / 1pm

   I have not seen this film yet but have been contemplating it for a while. I was hesitant because I have not really liked some of his more recent films and because he is a crazy person. By this review I guess I will be willing to give it a try now. It seems his crazy personality will fit this film very well and I usually enjoy a good action film regardless if the story is good, just as long as there is good action. Good review that gives a general sense of what the film is about and how it presents itself.
7. Thomas Fairchild 11.03.12 / 6pm

   This film I have not viewed but I have seen trailers for it and commercials for the dvd and I must say it interested me. A lot of people don’t like Mel Gibson as an actor, director, or even person which I could understand but regardless he touches base with reality in most films than movies I’ve seen today. I’m sure there are scenes where the ideas could be a little too stretched but nonetheless I have taken interest to a lot of Mel Gibson films. I have my favorite genre of movie and action films aren’t up there although I don’t mind them. By viewing the trailers this movie looked like it had a formidable plot behind it with a title that could catch anybody’s interest. I wanted to see it and by clicking on the link because of the title of the movie, I remember that I had previously wanted to see it. After reading the review, I believe it gives enough information needed about the film to attract the interest of audiences.
8. John Dickinson 07.08.13 / 10pm

   Reading the review makes me want to see this movie because I like action films and the reviewer was correct when she said how Mel Gibson to the genre he does best, the buddy system. For some strange reason this movie sounded familiar, as if I’d heard if it before but I’ve seen most of Mel Gibson’s film, so I’m sure that this will not be a disappointment. Good review, it sold me.
9. Brian Livesay 06.19.15 / 9pm

   I watched this film recently, and I thought it was entertaining. It has been awhile since I have watched a Mel Gibson film and I enjoyed watching him play the familiar “Mel Gibson” character who smokes and fights his way through the film. I am a fan of some of his older films such as Braveheart, The Lethal Weapon series, and a few others. I plan on watching the original Mad Max in the near future as I have only seen bits and pieces of it and I would like to check it out prior to watching the new Mad Max film that was recently released.

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