Caught
The Wolfman on Netflix last night.
A few things that surprised me:
- I thought this was released in the 90's.
- Heck, I change the above... I don't even recall this movie was even released.
- A 35% RT rating. This is lower than Johnny English Strikes Again. Also lower than Leprechaun Returns. Wut.
So going into this movie with expectations lower than finding high art in the Cowboys tent, I wound up being moderately entertained by The Wolfman. I think it deserved a better fate.
Here are some things that it had going for it:
- Benecio Del Toro (sp?), Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving all vying to one-up each other to chew up the scenery. I think Hugo Weaving won.
- Practical effects by Rick Baker who has basically done effects for... well, everything. I'll always give bonus points for practical effects.
- Some great death scenes.
- Am I the only person who feels Joe Johnston (Jumanji, Rocketeer, Captain America) is kind of an underrated director? Not the best storyteller, but this guy consistently nails mood and environment.