The Gray Man (Gosling, Evans, Russos)

[Stringer]

Whenever a movie like this has to throw a kid in the mix just for an emotional element, I know a movie is in trouble. Also the Russo's failed at creating a compelling stoic character (it's not easy to do), but Gosling deserves some of that blame as well. I think he was miscast in the role.

 

[samsnee]

This is the problem with releasing a big budget movie to streaming rather than theaters. After opening weekend, no one cares anymore.

 

[CaptainWagner]

Whenever a movie like this has to throw a kid in the mix just for an emotional element, I know a movie is in trouble. Also the Russo's failed at creating a compelling stoic character (it's not easy to do), but Gosling deserves some of that blame as well. I think he was miscast in the role.

Yeah. Gosling is like Brad Pitt. A character actor trapped in a leading man's body. He does his best when he's able to either go gonzo-insane (like The Nice Guys) be off-kilter with a complex character (like Blade Runner or Drive). This sort of stoic, generic action role is just gonna swallow him up and leave no personality behind.

 

[AndrewGilkison]

As much fun as Chris Evans was clearly having as the bad guy, I wonder how this movie would've come off if he and Gosling had switched roles. Evans playing 6, and Gosling playing the villain role.

 

[TheVileOne]

Something about the movie just looked off. Maybe it was seeing it on streaming for the first time, but it just almost didn't look like a *real* movie to me. Does that make any sense? The cinematography, the scenery, the visuals.

Red Notice came off similarly. Like it's a husk or imitation of a real movie.

 

[Luigi]

Something about the movie just looked off. Maybe it was seeing it on streaming for the first time, but it just almost didn't look like a *real* movie to me. Does that make any sense? The cinematography, the scenery, the visuals.

Red Notice came off similarly. Like it's a husk or imitation of a real movie.

The Netflix digital sheen isn't doing it any favors either.

 

[Deck Rickard]

Yeah, it look better than Red Notice but I know what you mean.

 

[Web-Head]

Something about the movie just looked off. Maybe it was seeing it on streaming for the first time, but it just almost didn't look like a *real* movie to me. Does that make any sense? The cinematography, the scenery, the visuals.

Red Notice came off similarly. Like it's a husk or imitation of a real movie.

It's a Netflix thing. Even Extraction had somewhat of a similar feel. I'm not sure where the budget goes

 

[-Arya-]

It feels like Netflix doesn’t like using too many real locations, so there’s tons of green screen. Or maybe the cinematography is just that bad?

 

[Filmfreak]

The Gray Man is supposed to have filmed mostly on location in various European countries, hence the 200 million budget. The DP was part of various crappy movies, but his cinematography also won an Emmy at some point. Even though all those Netflix action films have different people shooting the projects, for some reason they're all cut out the same. It's bizzare.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Found this rather meh. If it’s wasn’t for the cast I probably would have found it even worse. Even half the action didn’t do anything for me. The 2nd half certainly rescued the movie.

6/10

 

[samsnee]

That’s the problem with these Netflix action movies. They have zero rewatchability. I’ve watched Prey on Hulu a few times now. But have zero desire to watch this, Red Notice, 6 Underground, Extraction, or whatever big name star they get next to front a mediocre action movie.

 

[-Arya-]

I’ve made this comment about lots of blockbuster action movies these days but it’s worth repeating. These movies belong in a category where you’d just watch the best scenes on YouTube instead of seeing the whole movie again. They are that empty.

 

[Prison Mike]

I’ve made this comment about lots of blockbuster action movies these days but it’s worth repeating. These movies belong in a category where you’d just watch the best scenes on YouTube instead of seeing the whole movie again. They are that empty.

I feel like that’s 95% of the movies these days. There are maybe a handful of movies that come out each year that I would sit through all the way multiple times. But for the vast majority (both streaming and theatrical) I would pick a few scenes and watch on YouTube.

 

[-Arya-]

I feel like that’s 95% of the movies these days. There are maybe a handful of movies that come out each year that I would sit through all the way multiple times. But for the vast majority (both streaming and theatrical) I would pick a few scenes and watch on YouTube.

Over the last 2 years I’ve seen about 100 new releases and maybe about 20 I’d want to want again. 20% success rate. Yikes….

 

[Dr. Evil]

This movie once again poses the question I have had for a while:

- What's the appeal of Rege Jean Page? In terms of young black actors, I get the appeal of JD Washington and Yayha Abdul Mateen, but Page I do not understand. He was awful in the two episodes of Bridgeton that I watched, and his guest hosting of SNL wasn't great.

 

[Deck Rickard]

This movie once again poses the question I have had for a while:

- What's the appeal of Rege Jean Page? In terms of young black actors, I get the appeal of JD Washington and Yayha Abdul Mateen, but Page I do not understand. He was awful in the two episodes of Bridgeton that I watched, and his guest hosting of SNL wasn't great.

I mean, you might feel that way but a lot of other people would beg to differ. I thought he was great in Bridgerton - very charismatic and engaging. And I’m not the only one; fans of the show were dismayed when it was revealed that he wouldn’t be returning for season 2. I enjoyed him on SNL, though a hosting stint on that show is never a good judge of an actor’s ability (good or bad). In this, he was whatever. I wasn’t impressed by him here but his character was kind of a nothing bad guy.

 

[Holiday]

Something about the movie just looked off. Maybe it was seeing it on streaming for the first time, but it just almost didn't look like a *real* movie to me. Does that make any sense? The cinematography, the scenery, the visuals.

Red Notice came off similarly. Like it's a husk or imitation of a real movie.

I thought so as well, it felt cheap. Like some Neil Breen level production lol. I like all the major actors work but this one was a bore.