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Delta_AssaultSep 28, 2011

Sucker Punch can be summed up in one sentence: Style over substance. The film's just unpleasant. I can enjoy some lighthearted action romp, but this one intercuts the ridiculous fantasy action with scenes of girls getting beaten, almostSucker Punch can be summed up in one sentence: Style over substance. The film's just unpleasant. I can enjoy some lighthearted action romp, but this one intercuts the ridiculous fantasy action with scenes of girls getting beaten, almost raped, stabbed, shot in the head, and ultimately lobotomized. I don't want to see that **** Don't get me wrong, I understand that dark and twisted stuff happens in films. If it's some sort of a profound story about the human condition or the heart of darkness inside man... fine, that's absolutely appropriate. But here, it just felt so schizophrenic and off-putting, didn't it? Also, it drove me crazy how almost every big scene had to have some popular song immediately pounding on my eardrums. I thought the musical choices worked in 300, and mostly worked in Watchmen, but here it was just too damn much. They got obnoxious real fast. And here's something I didn't understand. So the way she mesmerizes people in the nightclub fantasy is by dancing (WHICH WE NEVER **** SEE!). But the nightclub is only a fantasy created by her mind. In the real world, she's in an insane asylum. So instead of dancing, what does she do to captivate people? The whole thing just made me want to go home and play video games. The giant samurai with the chaingun for no **** reason? That can exist in a video game, sure. Shooting through armies of robots and zombies and robot zombies with silenced assault rifles and Mechs... yeah, great. That's wonderful video game fare. But in a movie, it's just silly and makes no sense. There's no connection, no reason for why it's happening. The excuse is, of course, it's all happening in her mind, they're fantasies of hers, it doesn't need to make sense. That's the excuse they'll give. But that's not enough for me. There's no consequence, no meaning to any of it. And it lost me.

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grandpajoe6191Sep 18, 2011

As director Zack Snyder's movie career progresses, I could see the aggrandizing hole between his powerful eye candy visuals and sparse story. "Sucker Punch" is his prime example. I'm not saying its bad, but if he continues on like this, itsAs director Zack Snyder's movie career progresses, I could see the aggrandizing hole between his powerful eye candy visuals and sparse story. "Sucker Punch" is his prime example. I'm not saying its bad, but if he continues on like this, its gonna get worse.… Expand

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ForeSep 17, 2011

I don't know why the hate from the critics for this movie. Some similarities to the movie "Brazil." Last time I looked Brazil is considered a classic. This movie is good. The CGI/special effects are really eye candy and adds alot ofI don't know why the hate from the critics for this movie. Some similarities to the movie "Brazil." Last time I looked Brazil is considered a classic. This movie is good. The CGI/special effects are really eye candy and adds alot of entertainment value to the move. But this movie isnt really about the CGI/special effects its about the story of the main character Baby and that story is quite interesting and very dark. I thought the acting was good and the pacing was excellent.… Expand

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KAS--WillSep 10, 2011

I rented this movie for approximately 24 hours, and I rewatched the movie 3 times, and fell asleep all 3 times. It's that bad. I'm not saying don't watch it, but I don't really know what's so special about it. I was really looking forwardI rented this movie for approximately 24 hours, and I rewatched the movie 3 times, and fell asleep all 3 times. It's that bad. I'm not saying don't watch it, but I don't really know what's so special about it. I was really looking forward to this movie, and it was kind of a let down. Next time I'll try using drugs like the 302 people that actually rated this movie positive.… Expand

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luxis77Sep 7, 2011

The best movie i've seen in a long time! Why?

Apart from the action and fun? If i'm not dreaming the whole movie is about waking the hell up from your own prison. Don't get distracted by a seemingly superficial story, it's far fromThe best movie i've seen in a long time! Why?

Apart from the action and fun? If i'm not dreaming the whole movie is about waking the hell up from your own prison. Don't get distracted by a seemingly superficial story, it's far from superficial. It's symbolism all over the place. The actors (you and me), the stage (decor), the jailor (maya / illusion), the fear (what's holding us back), the dance (life), the void (death / awakening), love, reference to pills (the choice / matrix), stories (the personal drama in our lives), all the stuff I missed. And sexy girls (for fun â… Expand

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AlphajamesSep 7, 2011

Ok i give points for the fighting scenes but apart from that i feel like this film is out to hurt your mind, Matrix no problem, Minority Report easy. Donnie Darko forget about but this film makes no sense i mean if she at a dance club or isOk i give points for the fighting scenes but apart from that i feel like this film is out to hurt your mind, Matrix no problem, Minority Report easy. Donnie Darko forget about but this film makes no sense i mean if she at a dance club or is she in a nut house someone help… Expand

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HighwayUKSep 5, 2011

Not quite sure where they were going with this story, unless you are a habitual druggy it doesn't make much sense beyond the basic story of escaping a loony bin. The femanist action shorts are bizzare and totally over the top, andNot quite sure where they were going with this story, unless you are a habitual druggy it doesn't make much sense beyond the basic story of escaping a loony bin. The femanist action shorts are bizzare and totally over the top, and unrealistic. Would make a great rock video...but as a movie it's rubbish.… Expand

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liquefireSep 1, 2011

I watched this movie and felt like I ate a pack of rotten eggs only to have my brain scramble the entire story. Then I asked my wife if she knew what was going on and we both decided it would be better to turn this off. It's not artistic,I watched this movie and felt like I ate a pack of rotten eggs only to have my brain scramble the entire story. Then I asked my wife if she knew what was going on and we both decided it would be better to turn this off. It's not artistic, it's pretentious. It's not engaging, it's visually stunning. It's a very shallow movie and I would have rather ironed socks.… Expand

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TheMudDoctorSep 1, 2011

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islandAug 31, 2011

Poor film with a weak story line. I don't understand it all, it"s confused and boring. I though it was gonna be better because of the amount of the fans. Save yourself!

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RedfordstoAug 21, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A girl is confined to an insane asylum unjustly and must escape. That sounds pretty awesome. However, the plot is so convoluted and overly sexed that what was once a good idea gets lost in slow motion action sequences and cleavage. Zack Snyder must have developed a complex after many critics questioned necessity of so much greased up man abs in 300.… Expand

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hobbes2011Aug 21, 2011

I know I should be saying this is terrible; that it's an incoherent mess with lots of terrible acting and cod philosophy... I know I should say all of these things,but... damn I really enjoyed this film. The bizarre worlds Snyder has createdI know I should be saying this is terrible; that it's an incoherent mess with lots of terrible acting and cod philosophy... I know I should say all of these things,but... damn I really enjoyed this film. The bizarre worlds Snyder has created are just sooo beautiful, and the story caught me out. I guess I'm a sucker for Sucker Punch. (plus, Abbie Cornish, omg)… Expand

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kotayAug 19, 2011

quite possibly the worst movie i have ever seen, completely void of plot and tries to be "deep" but fails so hard. Couple of hot women in there though.

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AkkharAug 19, 2011

I like it ! .I have a weakness for this king of movie ! Zack Snyder is in my top ten favorite director ! i like.....no love all his movie ! Sucker Punch is a very enjoyable movie ! it was let down by a very weak story but still its good .I like it ! .I have a weakness for this king of movie ! Zack Snyder is in my top ten favorite director ! i like.....no love all his movie ! Sucker Punch is a very enjoyable movie ! it was let down by a very weak story but still its good . The action sequences were the best ! as for acting i wanna give most credit to Abbie Cornish ! to me she really nailed it ! Emily , Jena , Jamie was ok but Vanessa was not at all ! the special effects were amazing .& the soundtracks were the second best thing in this film. There are not many good action girls movie and to me this is the best entry in these category .
Story : .8/2 [The main plot wasn't good]
Directing : 1.4/2 [Good directing in the action scenes]
Acting : 1.3/2 [Abbie was awesome & Vanessa & Oscar was the worst]
Soundtrack : 1.7/2 [One of the best]
Edit & Effect : 1.8/2 [One of the best of the best]

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Polonaise77Aug 15, 2011

I'm surprised this movie was so critically attacked. I admit that at first, I was confused about what exactly was going on, but once I got lost in the world of the film, it was a fun ride to the end. The action sequences were great and theI'm surprised this movie was so critically attacked. I admit that at first, I was confused about what exactly was going on, but once I got lost in the world of the film, it was a fun ride to the end. The action sequences were great and the whole concept was fresh and original. Like Snyder's Watchmen adaptation, you'll either love this movie or hate it. This movie is meant to be fun, so I don't see why it got all the negative wrap...… Expand

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JmgAug 14, 2011

The film was very boring and honestly wanted to leave after 10 minutes and if I was alone I would have done so. Very boring film.

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Anotherday1787Aug 12, 2011

This was the worst movie I have seen in a very long time. The acting and plot are horrible. It doesn't even make any sense. Snyder is really good at slow motion CGI crap, but give it a rest. How about you do something where you don't have toThis was the worst movie I have seen in a very long time. The acting and plot are horrible. It doesn't even make any sense. Snyder is really good at slow motion CGI crap, but give it a rest. How about you do something where you don't have to "check your brain at the door?"… Expand

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Pauly-IraqVetAug 7, 2011

I read the reviews and expected the worst. Boy was I surprised. This movie was an excellent - excellent - action flick. Original material, great special effects, what more do you want. I watched this on my home theater system and wantedI read the reviews and expected the worst. Boy was I surprised. This movie was an excellent - excellent - action flick. Original material, great special effects, what more do you want. I watched this on my home theater system and wanted to blast the soundtrack the whole time. I loved this movie.… Expand

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jtb1137Aug 7, 2011

Please just stay away from this one. Awful movie. Almost a nonexistent story line, unlikable characters (minus the fact that they are fairly attractive), and garbage covers that pass as this movie's sound track. I usually disagree withPlease just stay away from this one. Awful movie. Almost a nonexistent story line, unlikable characters (minus the fact that they are fairly attractive), and garbage covers that pass as this movie's sound track. I usually disagree with critics but not this time. Zach Snyder has let his recent popularity get to his head. Im all for the "leave your brain at the door" movie, but this just kind of sucked. I just did not enjoy this movie one bit.… Expand

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mom2mzjmAug 5, 2011

Not my fav, but still exciting enough to warrant a high rating. I like the characters, like the mix of movie and game feeling, like the cast. I lose the plot sometimes, but otherwise, really like it.

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lilkillpappyAug 4, 2011

Boring, boring, boring! soulless crap with zero emotional impact for anyone with half a brain. From Watchmen to this crap?? Wanted to like it so much, liked certain scenes, but in the end it was so annoying that I ended up just hating it.

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DesireeJul 31, 2011

I do not think it's a bad movie like critic review said. Not totally perfect, but this movie really good entertainment, sound great, the actress great, the fight really impressed. And it does give us a worthy point: to those who stand toI do not think it's a bad movie like critic review said. Not totally perfect, but this movie really good entertainment, sound great, the actress great, the fight really impressed. And it does give us a worthy point: to those who stand to fight, life's full of flavor that those who run to hide will never get it.… Expand

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ChupwnJul 30, 2011

The critics were overly harsh on this one. The camera work is divine - I love all the close-up shots and slow motion. The beginning 30 minutes of the film was fantastic, though the film did lose some of it's energy after the 2nd action scene.The critics were overly harsh on this one. The camera work is divine - I love all the close-up shots and slow motion. The beginning 30 minutes of the film was fantastic, though the film did lose some of it's energy after the 2nd action scene. I would like to see a serious re-edit of the movie as some dialogue felt out of place with the images of strong women kicking ass.… Expand

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azathothJul 27, 2011

This movie makes no sense! It's a prolonged music video with beautiful special effects, and a horribly written story that MAKES NO SENSE! There's no reason that this should suck except that the story is horrible. The first act alone isThis movie makes no sense! It's a prolonged music video with beautiful special effects, and a horribly written story that MAKES NO SENSE! There's no reason that this should suck except that the story is horrible. The first act alone is atrocious and the last two acts were so much worse. I couldn't figure out what the hell was happening and damn near gave up after I found that it seemed like Snider didn't know either. Snider needs to stick with what he knows and that is adapting comics into movies.… Expand

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BairdoJul 27, 2011

WTF, man? I couldn't get past the fact that this movie was silly as hell without trying to be. Maybe I would have enjoyed it if I was wearing a zipper mask and whipping some gagged gimp. It was like a snuff version of Black Swan/Cuckoo's NestWTF, man? I couldn't get past the fact that this movie was silly as hell without trying to be. Maybe I would have enjoyed it if I was wearing a zipper mask and whipping some gagged gimp. It was like a snuff version of Black Swan/Cuckoo's Nest set in an apocalyptic wasteland. Actually that's being too kind, that sounds vaguely cool. Anyway, there's only so many times I can see some hero land knees bent, one hand on the ground (the other outstretched for balance), and look up slowly. That's some corny over-used **** right there (see Iron Man 2, N'Sync, etc...)… Expand

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kat43081Jul 23, 2011

I am giving this movie a 2 only for the special effects. Otherwise, this movie sucker sucks a$$. Incomprehensible story and empty characters. Seems like they mindread a 14 yr old pre pubescent boy's dirty thoughts and made this piece of sh*t!

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thespaceerJul 21, 2011

Let me start this off by saying that I don't usually write reviews, and I usually ignore critics because they need to conform to the mass media.

On that note, Sucker Punch is a great movie, was well put together if you can at least partiallyLet me start this off by saying that I don't usually write reviews, and I usually ignore critics because they need to conform to the mass media.

On that note, Sucker Punch is a great movie, was well put together if you can at least partially use your imagination, and sort of made a small mystery within itself. If your seeing a lot of negative reviews, it's because of Inception. Inception came out first, and their practically the same movie, using your imagination a bit, of course.… Expand

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ArkonBladeJul 13, 2011

i wanted to like this film. i mean a bunch of sexy girls with guns kicking ass with some cool visaul effects sounds great!... but they forgot a plot that made any lick of sense . i mean i dont know how to even explain wtf is goin on in thisi wanted to like this film. i mean a bunch of sexy girls with guns kicking ass with some cool visaul effects sounds great!... but they forgot a plot that made any lick of sense . i mean i dont know how to even explain wtf is goin on in this film other then its about 5 girls planninjg a escape from some place where they are held hostage i guess and forced to dance ... and ever time baby doll dances she starts fighting giant statues , dragons , steam nazies ... yes steam nazies ... yeah.. thats nazies powered by steam... and other strange things. i mean the action and effects arnt bad but my brain felt like it was frying out trying to figure out WTF is going on!? she is starting to dance now she's fighting steam nazies... what the hell man. i couldnt really enjoy the action because of that . i mean she's dancing for some guy and now she's fighting STEAM NAZIES!!! how the hell did we get to that from dancing???? i mean i like action but when the plot makes no damn sense like this movies does i just cant get into it and turned it off when they got to a train fighting theese robots ... i felt like my head was gona explode from the stupidity of the story telling. i mean if you are going to wach this my best advice is just fast foward to where they start fighting ignore the plot entirely and just enjoy the action .… Expand

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iamtrent424Jul 12, 2011

Wow, this movie could have been way better. The story line to the movie was not good at all. It started off toe a good story but it did not finish as a good story. The acting in the movie was okay it was not horrible. THe directing to theWow, this movie could have been way better. The story line to the movie was not good at all. It started off toe a good story but it did not finish as a good story. The acting in the movie was okay it was not horrible. THe directing to the movie was fine also but the movie itself was not good at all. Some people like this movie for the action , some hate it because it dent have enough action in it. I think it had enough action in it. This movie was suppose to be a women power movie but it fail at being it. I don't see how this movie can be consider a women power movie. This is more like a women fantasy movie. I would not suggest this movie to anybody. If you like movies with a bunch of hot girls in it then this movie is perfect to watch. Not worth your time. I hate this movie but i can watch it just because EMily Browning and Vanessa Hudgens are in it. Emily Browning is a really good actress and so is Hudgens But other than that this movie was really bad. I give this movie gets a extra point for the cast.… Expand

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andymansionJul 7, 2011

I'm not exactly sure why, and I'm not a critic so I don't have to explain it, but this movie just made me feel happy somehow. Maybe it's just the visual style, maybe the brainless way the plot moves forward. I don't know, but I liked it.

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MorrisJul 6, 2011

The visuals, and effects are Stunning and dazzling, wow. But is that seriously all they thought they needed? Apparently. The character development was some of the worst I've EVER seen in a movie. The main Character is basically summed up in aThe visuals, and effects are Stunning and dazzling, wow. But is that seriously all they thought they needed? Apparently. The character development was some of the worst I've EVER seen in a movie. The main Character is basically summed up in a music video in the beginning, then hardly talks the rest of it. I felt nothing for any of the characters. The story is non existent, or if present at times it hardly made sense. The only reason I can possibly think of people giving this movie a 10 (which is ridiculous, 10/10 = A PERFECT MOVIE, this is completely not perfect) is SOLELY because of the visuals, and that they are easily persuaded by dumb, good looking girls with guns, with vague personalities. The ONLY reason I gave this movie a 2 is because (and only because) of the work that the effects/cinematography team did, excellent work there. I loved the Watchmen, but this was atrocious.… Expand

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LeewayJul 6, 2011

Whats with all the bashing and negative reviews? It seems like nowadays that the critics are acting up like whiny, sarcastic and unsatisfied customers with a thin trace of patience. Seriously, this movie was **** awesome! Well...Ok, I canWhats with all the bashing and negative reviews? It seems like nowadays that the critics are acting up like whiny, sarcastic and unsatisfied customers with a thin trace of patience. Seriously, this movie was **** awesome! Well...Ok, I can agree that this film isn't that great but its sure one hell of a good punch. A punch so strong, it'll knock the senses out of you. Anyways, here is my review:
The Storyline:
Basically, it's about a girl trying to escape a hospital for the mentally insane (Why females only? I'm guessing this hospital is for girls that are "crazy?"-and-in-their-early-twenties-with-a-hot-body...hm?) and so she's trying to get other girls to do the same and all they need is a couple of items and they are all set...it sounds easy but it isn't so easy after all.
So what does this have to deal with Nazi zombies, fire-breathing dragons, robots, huge-ass samurai warriors, etc? Well, whenever Babydoll (Emily Browning, the girl I was talking about) closes her eyes she imagines an alternative universe that has the same goals and objectives but in different situation. Zack Snyder wants us to see some sort of similarities between the two worlds (reality and fantasy) so what ever is happening in the fantasy world is happening in the real world, mostly involving the characters. Characters are: Sweet Pea (Abbie Cornish), Rocket (Jena Malone), Amber (Jamie Chung) and Blondie (Vanessa Hudgens). Let us not forget about Madame Gorski, "love your accent by the way" who is played by Carla Gugino. Mr. Blue (Oscar Isaac), who isn't a bad character but when he's acting like a **** he becomes a **** and you'll hate him after what he did. The story is (to me) well told and there are moments in which you just gasp in awe and in shock. Female Empowerment:
The girls are just trying to play as what the guys in the film are seeing them as, sexy-ass sluts. But I think Zack Snyder is trying to tell us that females can be viewed as sex objects because a lot of people see them that way (reason why they wear tight, barely naked outfits in the real world and also in the fantasy world) but the females just don't see themselves that way and so the fantasy world helps us to see that they are just a band of females trying to survive so they'll do anything to survive. Nuff said. BTW: "Don't mess with these chicks, they'll kill you." Visuals:
Impressive and well worth my time especially the fantasy world, when the 5 of them are trying to complete each dangerously-crazy missions.
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The guys are punks and even though (sometimes) Babydoll looks like she's about to die, she has a moments of "lets beat the crap out of them." The girls are dimensional and very serviceable; they laugh, cry, yell and scream (Good one Abbie) so nothing outstanding but...serviceable. Overall,
Didn't want to talk too much because it's just a film but the critics hit it hard and I didn't think it was fair for Zack Snyder or for any new directors that make up their own ideas to be assaulted with bad reviews (come on "4 zero stars."). Anyways, I think Zack Snyder stepped up a notch from his other movies like taking flight with the owls or seeing tight-thong warriors in a bloody battle. This one was just...it blew my mind. I give him credit and just for you guys to know, it ends with a happy but unusual note. I know that Zack Snyder likes to darken his movies and this one was pretty much unnerving (sometimes even depressing). An 8.5… Expand

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avj37Jul 5, 2011

After being to the movies and watching this. Am I satisfied with what I saw? Hell Yah!

Sucker Punch will literally punch you in the stomach. The action sequences are excellent. You never take your eye off the screen even for a second. IAfter being to the movies and watching this. Am I satisfied with what I saw? Hell Yah!

Sucker Punch will literally punch you in the stomach. The action sequences are excellent. You never take your eye off the screen even for a second.

I think that it has a great cast, great script and great plot/story. Even if critics said that this has awful script and story. But in my opinion I really loved the story. I just loved it for what it really is, an action packed movie with girls in it, what more can I say?? It is basically a modern day Alice in Wonderland!

Watch it! period! and see for yourself… Expand

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x0laniJul 4, 2011

Absolutely gorgeous and stunning visuals with a mind-numbingly implausible plot and pathetic acting. There's a clever little twist at the end, but it comes off contrived and doesn't come close to absolving the rest of the movie.

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BoomBoomJul 3, 2011

So , i seen all the negative responses, and i actually registered JUST for the sake of giving my 2 cents. I havent even read them all, but i seen enough. Does originality mean nothing to anyone anymore? I didnt look, but ill go out on a limbSo , i seen all the negative responses, and i actually registered JUST for the sake of giving my 2 cents. I havent even read them all, but i seen enough. Does originality mean nothing to anyone anymore? I didnt look, but ill go out on a limb and say Scott pilgrim vs. the world got some of the same bad reviews. I for one loved Sucker Punch, i start watching it being like " whats goin on?" then BAM! "oh i see". Cant be close minded to watch this sorta thing, you see a dragon in the previews on tv, and think to yourself "Really? , dragons? " chances are , you shouldnt watch it. Im sick of seeing the real crap *cough* Black Swan *cough* get all these rave reviews and the good, original, though provokeing stuff get tossed by the wayside. And the LADIES! i mean cmon how cute is the main chick? answer: VERY. Cute and kick a$$. so bottom line im going to go against all you nay sayers and say i loved it...… Expand

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Hiei987Jul 3, 2011

A complex and fantastic story, but the movie is gaining a lot of negative acclaim for same reason anime does in the US. People would rather dismiss it as a failure rather than take time to understand it or simply bash the flimpy outfits andA complex and fantastic story, but the movie is gaining a lot of negative acclaim for same reason anime does in the US. People would rather dismiss it as a failure rather than take time to understand it or simply bash the flimpy outfits and fightings scenes. All in all this is an excellent and unique movie which is currently very underrated.… Expand

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hawleygJul 1, 2011

This is a cult classic in the making. I saw this movie on DVD so I had already seen the terrible reviews and knew how awful it was supposed to be. I think I was hoping for a sort of Plan 9 From Outer Space with real special effects. I wasThis is a cult classic in the making. I saw this movie on DVD so I had already seen the terrible reviews and knew how awful it was supposed to be. I think I was hoping for a sort of Plan 9 From Outer Space with real special effects. I was surprised by how much I liked the film. While I can see why people say the movie is misogynistic, I don't think it is at all, or rather it is only superficially so. Yes, the girls in it are victimized, yes the costuming is straight from Victoria's Secret, but if you look behind that, at what the film says about the characters you see something very different. Baby Doll (a supremely ironic name for someone as tough as she) is in a terrible situation. She is locked away in an asylum with a timetable for lobotomy, most people would curl up into a mewling, whining ball n her place (I know I would;. Baby Doll does, not, almost before the key turns in the lock behind her she is plotting escape. From the opening seconds she is overmatched and outgunned. Yet, throughout, in her fantasy world and more importantly in real life she never gives up, ultimately engaging in an act of self-sacrifice. She wears a skimpy skirt, that's the outside, inside she is consistently brave, loyal, resourceful and resilieant. At the beginning of the film she has an opportunity to kill her hated stepfather. She doesn't take it, an act that hints at the real strength of her character. This is not a movie by a man who hates women, but by a man who loves and admires women in a man's sort of way.

If this film were made without dragons, or zombies or robots, if the reality scenes were expanded to fill it, it would be an arts movie and the critics would have LOVED it. But, the literal monsters share the screen with the human monsters. I think that because this is a movie that has a lot more to it then first meets the eye, because of it's strong female characters, because of the monsters, and yes because of the costumes, this movie will be around long after most arts films are forgotten.… Expand

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deathmetal6546Jun 30, 2011

for all those who didn't get a very good grade in English! do you know what symbolism is. s-y-m-b-o-l-i-s-m this movie is a very rare one that uses a lot of hidden meanings instead of appeasing the retarded audience who wants it written outfor all those who didn't get a very good grade in English! do you know what symbolism is. s-y-m-b-o-l-i-s-m this movie is a very rare one that uses a lot of hidden meanings instead of appeasing the retarded audience who wants it written out clearly. so if you didn't see the symbolic nature of this movie then don't write a review based on the fact you wanted another dumb down experience. i personal thought it was a mind ****… Expand

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SamBlaizeJun 29, 2011

This film is pretty stupid, to be honest. But in sheer entertainment value, it's actually pretty good. Essentially, if you go to see this film, it will be to see gorgeous girls prance about killing things. It's like a Tekken game orThis film is pretty stupid, to be honest. But in sheer entertainment value, it's actually pretty good. Essentially, if you go to see this film, it will be to see gorgeous girls prance about killing things. It's like a Tekken game or something, where you just get to oggle these ladies, but that's not such a bad thing. Where it falls flat on it's face is that the story is atrocious; I think that whoever wrote this is convinced it's good, especially because of the ending monologue which is one of the worst things I have ever heard. It makes no sense and thinks it's really clever, but it simply isn't. This is part of the reason the film is funny, because there are parts that are so ridiculous, try to take themselves seriously and just wind up being very funny. There is a part where someone dies, and you get the feeling it's supposed to be dramatic and stuff, but it's just hilarious. It's not really worth seeing, to be honest, but the action sequences are quite nice.… Expand

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lifeinrewindJun 29, 2011

For anyone at all familiar with Zack Snyder's "Sucker Punch", I'm going to say something very obvious: This is not a film in the traditional sense. It is a visual feast, an exercise in directorial self-indulgence, a self-important tale ofFor anyone at all familiar with Zack Snyder's "Sucker Punch", I'm going to say something very obvious: This is not a film in the traditional sense. It is a visual feast, an exercise in directorial self-indulgence, a self-important tale of excess violence, sexuality, and intensity. Much has been said of the obvious flaws in "Sucker Punch." However, in spite of all of that, it remains imaginative, original, and deserves to be seen and discussed.

I absolutely believe that this is the sort of film that requires the viewer to go in with a realistic expectation of what you will experience. Not in terms of knowing the plot or details of the story, but understanding that they are not going to see a typical film, with a typical story arc and typical characters. The story has shades of "Pan's Labyrinth" and the style blends Snyder's previous films "300", "Dawn of the Dead" and "Watchmen" with Anime and many popular adventure video games. The action is elaborate and often stunning, but exists mainly as an excuse to use every flashy directing trick in the post-Matrix book. This idea could have gotten old very fast but having a different style of combat each time we descended into Baby Doll's imagination kept things fresh enough to not lose momentum. The soundtrack is made up of remixed well-known tunes (including Queen, the Beatles, and Jefferson Airplane) and a pounding score that honestly does a lot towards keeping things interesting and pouring as much intensity and atmosphere into the scene as possible. The actual story to "Sucker Punch" may seem like little more than a device to get us to each action piece, but there is more substance to this film than the vast majority of critics have been willing to admit. I will not claim the acting to be anything more than it is: serviceable. Other than two of the main characters, little back story is provided and the other characters are there merely to provide other eye candy or in the mens case, be evil and give us a reason to care about the fate of "baby doll", the bombshell cover girl. But I have read many reviews that paint the story as an "incoherent plot" and a "jumbled mess." This is one of those times where I wonder if I watched a different film, or if the large majority of the viewing public lacks the basic intellect or attention span to "get" any film that doesn't follow traditional narrative structure. I don't say this to be arrogant or rude, I really don't. But I do have to say it because once again a film with complaints such as these thrown out from all directions ended up being quite easy to follow. The plot was certainly coherent and featured an arc that concluded the story and themes presented for the main characters. The device of the main action scenes were clearly in the imagination of the main character to get through traumatic experiences. I realize that following a story from the real world, to an imagination, and then an imagination from there requires some attention be paid, but it is not too much to ask when it is laid out for the viewer. This is why I will defend Sucker Punch from those reviews that claim it is all visual impact, with no emotion or visceral stimulation. The overarching theme may be ridiculous, silly, or incredulous, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. To dismiss all of this as simply violent soft-core porn on the basis on the misogynistic school-girl outfits and dark subject matter is doing a disservice to the creator as well as it's audience.

I may seem over defensive in my praise for the merits of "Sucker Punch", but as I previously stated this is nowhere close to a perfect film. In fact, it's almost impossible to give a rating to because you first must establish what you are rating. Is it my enjoyment of the picture? I certainly enjoyed myself from beginning to end. Should I rate it on a critical scale in terms of how well-made it is? Even to someone that absolutely loathed the story, subject matter, and characters, it would be impossible to deny the craft behind the camera of Zack Snyder. It is a well-produced film with absolutely gorgeous cinematography and many memorable visuals. But the drawbacks are as clear as day. It is over-the-top to an absurd degree. It is overly self-indulgent. It features a lot of mediocre acting. It contains cringe-worthy dialog. It's not surprising that many find the overall theme to be ridiculous. That's not even getting into the supposedly "girl-power" message being undermined by its clear objectifying nature. But "Sucker Punch" is unwilling to limit itself to audience expectations, riding the imagination of its creator and giving us something different and daring. In my opinion, this something we could use more of in today's film landscape. Love it or absolutely detest it, but don't dismiss "Sucker Punch" as just a mindless action flick. It at least gives a valiant attempt to do more. 7.5/10… Expand

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FRancium34Jun 26, 2011

DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU EXPECT--The trailer is true to the whole movie. Hot chicks, action, weird scene changes that have no chance to be chained together cohesively. If you go in with those expectations, they are fulfilled well. The movieDEPENDS ON WHAT YOU EXPECT--The trailer is true to the whole movie. Hot chicks, action, weird scene changes that have no chance to be chained together cohesively. If you go in with those expectations, they are fulfilled well. The movie delivers little else though, character development, surprising twists, reasonable metaphors etc. Considering it comes from the same guy behind 300 and watchmen, you know the idea. A few more words on the (SPOILER ALERT) imaginations--I wish they found a way to fit the fantasy action bits with the real world. For instance, when the plan is to hold everyone's attention while one girl sneaks into the backroom to copy a map, at least do a scene with 4 girls holding the front to cover for the last girl. As it stands now, we get similar gun fights for 10 minute stretches, totally irrelevant to where the plot is. The audience therefore takes 10 minute breaks from the story every so often, making the thin storyline feel even worse.… Expand

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GabrielaRodJun 25, 2011

Less than i espect, was an empty story, poor lines, it was a really mess of movie. The effects were Pretty Good thats just the good part. If the movie would be coherent and have sence, it might be a good one movie. Im Disappointed.

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erwillyJun 25, 2011

Sucker puke. Top ten quotes:
how could a movie which trailer promised to have 5 scantily-clad females kicked ass with guns and swords be so boring and unbearably tiresome?.
It was poorly written, acted, directed, and a waste of someSucker puke. Top ten quotes:
how could a movie which trailer promised to have 5 scantily-clad females kicked ass with guns and swords be so boring and unbearably tiresome?.

It was poorly written, acted, directed, and a waste of some otherwise potentially attractive and talented actresses.
Terrible character development, ridiculous and poorly written story.

This film had potential... everything just went terribly wrong. The plot was shallow. The action fell short. The dialogue was comedic at times… Expand

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PierJun 24, 2011

An over the top stylish nonsense. Zero substance but plenty of post production tricks. Music, actors, and pretty much everything else feels like an excuse for producing all those visual experiments.

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BigLouJun 20, 2011

I thought this movie was pretty mediocre. I understand what they were trying to do with the three levels of "reality" (the real world, the dream world and the high action dreamworld within the dream world) but I thought that the whole thingI thought this movie was pretty mediocre. I understand what they were trying to do with the three levels of "reality" (the real world, the dream world and the high action dreamworld within the dream world) but I thought that the whole thing was disjointed - It felt like the action sequences were a completely different movie. That being said, these sequences do offer a fairly good mix of CGI and action.… Expand

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Kallins3122Jun 20, 2011

The trailer was more exiting than the movie. My expectations was high on this movie (since it's from the guy who made ''300'' and ''Watchmen'') but I wasn't able to find any enjoyment by viewing this movie. Good Points: Special Effects,The trailer was more exiting than the movie. My expectations was high on this movie (since it's from the guy who made ''300'' and ''Watchmen'') but I wasn't able to find any enjoyment by viewing this movie. Good Points: Special Effects, Chicks with guns. Negative Points: Poor story, lack of contents.… Expand

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HeReDiA97Jun 20, 2011

Bueno esta pelicula fue para mi una decepcion total por que yo esperaba algo mas de esta pelicula y se que la pelicula es mala pero por mas que trato de buscar lo malo no lo encuentro asi que lo que a mi menos me gusto fue la trama que esBueno esta pelicula fue para mi una decepcion total por que yo esperaba algo mas de esta pelicula y se que la pelicula es mala pero por mas que trato de buscar lo malo no lo encuentro asi que lo que a mi menos me gusto fue la trama que es malisima de las peores que han habido pero despues de todo se compensa con los efectos especiales y las nenas que estan bien tirables pero sobre todo la experiencia que da aunque yo la pase muy bien se que para muchos esta pelicula puede ser mala y lo es solo digo que a mi me gusto pero pues por lo que vi en esta pelicula es una que no puedo recomendar por la mala trama y por que tiene un final abierto y talvez fue eso lo malo y aunque yo la pase muy bien veo que la mayoria no si eres como yo y te gustan las cosas sin sentido, la accion y las nenas buenas te agradara de lo contrario quitale 2 puntos a la calificacion.… Expand

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mordilloJun 19, 2011

I like Zack Snyder, I think he's a good director, Watchmen is a masterpiece, and his visuals are always so exciting. This is his first original film, and it works on some levels, but on others it falls short. I didn't like any of the actionI like Zack Snyder, I think he's a good director, Watchmen is a masterpiece, and his visuals are always so exciting. This is his first original film, and it works on some levels, but on others it falls short. I didn't like any of the action sequences, I was bored mindless through those fantasy scenes with dragons, robots, and giant samurai warriors, but I did like the second fantasy sequence with the zombie soldiers, I thought that was done really well. But I loved the scenes that took place in the brothel. Oscar Isaac was so great as Blue, and the young female cast was good too, like Browning, and especially Abbie Cornish and Jena Malone as sisters. But the overcrowded CGI in pretty much every action sequence made it nearly impossible for me to get involved and have fun with it, which is maybe why I liked the zombie sequence because that didn't rely so much on CGI.… Expand

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CDGamingJun 19, 2011

Basic synopsis from Warner Bros available on my blog: http://cdgaming.blogspot.com/2011/06/review-sucker-punch.html :

Before you sit down to see this film (coming out on Blu Ray, DVD and Digital Download June 28th) you really need to let goBasic synopsis from Warner Bros available on my blog: http://cdgaming.blogspot.com/2011/06/review-sucker-punch.html :

Before you sit down to see this film (coming out on Blu Ray, DVD and Digital Download June 28th) you really need to let go of any sense of what the film is, was, or what was said about it. This is a movie that one needs to see to believe. Is it that bad? Is it art? Is it a gigantic mess thrown at film upon an epic scale, hoping to lure the people who like to watch trains wreck? Ladies, if you had any interest in seeing this film, the best you can hope for is being owed one after you've sat through it with your significant other. Be prepared to be owed... oh... 2 chick flicks and a back rub, with breakfast in bed thrown on top. This is a movie solely made for the boys. If you want to get out of it, pretend to be the man sitting on the bench in the mall waiting for you to get out of the girlie clothing store. This is a movie about young women in skimpy clothing swinging ninja swords and shooting bullets at monsters, zombie nazis, and robots, all in a level by level progression similar to a video game. They do this through the imagination of a girl who's sultry dancing is so amazing that everybody in the room forgets that anything in the world is happening, especially the scantily clad girlies picking their pockets for the things they need to escape the asylum.

Sound ridiculous yet? I don't think I've seen fatter lips on any one woman in my life compared to Babydoll (portrayed by Emily Browning), the lead girlie of the bunch. They are so thick and round and focused on in the movie, it's almost like lip-porn and you think she'll actuallu need a wonderbra for them for fear that she'll fall on her face. Throughout the movie, she does land heavily a number of times, crushing cement and concrete blocks, no doubt from the weight she bears upon her porceline face. The other girls featured in this romp are all equally portrayed, with Vanessa Hudgens (ironically named Blondie) bearing the hair that is similar to the mane of a raven haired lion, Abbie Cornish the wildly savage "Sweet Pea" and her saucy mouthed little sister "Rocket" (played by Jena Malone) both acting like they need whips, chains, rubber, and a Rihanna song to get them through the day, and Jenna Chung, the prototypical polite, cute Asian girl Amber. This movie is a who's who of teenage boys wet dreams.

Take away the dirty girlie aspect of the film and you do get a very well filmed style piece. Giant Samurai's, Clockwork Zombie Nazi's, killer robots, dragons, you name it, all were wonderfully brought to life by Watchmen director Zack Snyder. You are thrown into a gritty and grim world of post war America, where the men are boss and the women hate them for it. This whole film screams hate at the way women were treated and portrayed in the 50's and 60's. The film is eye openingly awesome to look at, with gigantic set pieces and surprisingly credible choreographed fight scenes. The leads all did their jobs and did them amazingly well, in particular Browning, who does not look out of place at all in her school girl outfit slaying demons and zombies with style and grace.

This movie is very loud, with a rocking soundtrack playing through most every scene. It truly helps the viewer get into the scenes and bring them along for the ride. Think of that feeling you get when you are on a roller coaster. There's no real particular "sound" but there is unbelievably loud noise all around you. The wind in your ears, the white noise of screaming people all around you, the carts on the tracks. After a while it all blends into the experience that is a roller coaster. It is all very similar in this film. After one or two scenes, you don't actually hear the music, you are just immersed into each scene as if you are almost there.

This is a movie not for the feint of heart. As mentioned earlier, girls, wait outside. Let the men go in and enjoy the film. Some ladies, carry tissues. This is a loud, male fantasy induced slogfest, with nothing for you, beyond teaching you what your man might like in the bedroom. Guys, get ready to owe the women a favor or two for this one, but be more than willing and ready to do it too. This is one for you.

Score: 7 out of 10...

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klawhammerJun 18, 2011

This film was written directed and produced by one guy but I have no idea who paid for it. There really is no story to understand here. It feels like a couple of 8 year old kids got together and just started making a movie.
Because the entireThis film was written directed and produced by one guy but I have no idea who paid for it. There really is no story to understand here. It feels like a couple of 8 year old kids got together and just started making a movie.
Because the entire film happens in the imagination of a crazy girl it is really hard to care about what happens to any of the characters. One of the worst films I have seen in a long time.… Expand

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JakeIsHollywoodJun 17, 2011

I hate to be "that guy", but the critics are so full of it. Honestly...how pretentious do you have to be to dislike this film? I'll understand if you don't "get it", but to bash it because you think it's unoriginal? These are the same peopleI hate to be "that guy", but the critics are so full of it. Honestly...how pretentious do you have to be to dislike this film? I'll understand if you don't "get it", but to bash it because you think it's unoriginal? These are the same people who called The Hangover "The best comedy since Office Space"! Give me a break! Sucker Punch is original, entertaining, memorable, and (this is the most important part) a phenomenal film. If you haven't seen it...please do.… Expand

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kad3tJun 17, 2011

If Inception, Matrix and Kill Bill were mixed into one you'd get a general idea of what this movie was supposed to be like... But wasn't. Was much more and much different regardless the obvious similarities. It is very easy to diss it for itsIf Inception, Matrix and Kill Bill were mixed into one you'd get a general idea of what this movie was supposed to be like... But wasn't. Was much more and much different regardless the obvious similarities. It is very easy to diss it for its shortcomings and over-the-edge style but it takes a bit more of a in-depth look to realize that this in fact is one of the most entertaining and imagination stimulating flicks I've seen to date...… Expand

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FlufflyChaosJun 16, 2011

What makes me laugh is that there's not a single negative written review for this movie by Users. I saw it a while back now, and I loved it. It is seriously my favourite movie. It is not misogynistic, it is not just eye candy. The story isWhat makes me laugh is that there's not a single negative written review for this movie by Users. I saw it a while back now, and I loved it. It is seriously my favourite movie. It is not misogynistic, it is not just eye candy. The story is really well done, it's emotional, it's well paced, it's cinematic, I absolutely adore the fight scenes and I felt attached to the characters and their dilemma.
I don't know how the critics are so misinformed here, but it definitely isn't a bad movie, and it is not sexist either. The burlesque quality, while constantly present in costume, is not overly sexualised, and the physical nature of the sexuality is only alluded to whilst our character dives into the layers of the dream.… Expand

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s4ndm4n2006Jun 6, 2011

To be honest, if you go into this movie expecting some deep plot, or anything other than an action-centric movie, you'll be sorely disappointed. What action/thriller is deep or has such plot nowadays? Sucker Punch, for me, reminded me of aTo be honest, if you go into this movie expecting some deep plot, or anything other than an action-centric movie, you'll be sorely disappointed. What action/thriller is deep or has such plot nowadays? Sucker Punch, for me, reminded me of a mash up of comics, anime, video games and femme fatale style heroics which, if you're a fan of, you'll enjoy. The other mash up involved here that is interesting is how it jumps from the 40s style burlesque era to a strange, steampunk like world in the fantasies. This is, in no way, a perfect movie, and I'm not about to try to convince anyone that it has the best acting, CG, stunts or anything. What I did like was that the movie got me interested in the girls' dilemmas and even though there wasn't much background except on Baby Doll, Rocket and Sweet Pea, there was enough there to make me want to see them make it to the end. The idea that this girl, Baby Doll transforms so drastically from a school girl to a heroine in her alternate reality is just... well... cool. It's all silliness in the end but the fact is there is some great entertainment in this movie if you let go of the critic in you and just enjoy it for what it is. An action thriller. And a pretty good one too.… Expand

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asthobaskoroJun 3, 2011

Opening music? Cool. First Baby Doll fight in imagination featuring rock music? Excellent. The rest? Rubbish. We need the real you, Zack Snyder! Your two latest movie are sucks, really I'm your fan.

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jimmytancrediMay 29, 2011

A pretty good movie, in my opinion. Visually very interesting and musically engaging! The steam punk looks dark and was very well done. The animations and effects were great! A mix of elements that I personally love it! Japan with its feudalA pretty good movie, in my opinion. Visually very interesting and musically engaging! The steam punk looks dark and was very well done. The animations and effects were great! A mix of elements that I personally love it! Japan with its feudal warriors, orcs and dragons, robots, WWII ... I loved the references. The music choice was perfect. I can not stop listening! And Emily Browning really can sing! I loved the version of Sweet Dreams at the beginning! However, the film also has several drawbacks... First, the performances, just say it were a little disappointing, the girls could have had more charisma. I didn't found so captivating. But surely, Carla Gugino and Oscar Isaac were great! The script is weak, could have been much better handled, but it seems that the focus of the film was in fact the action. It even tries to pass a moral interesting, but it seemed that only remembered it at the beginning and end of the movie. Everything is a bit exaggerated and even! And the fights seemed like real games! But I think it will its acceptance of the film. After all, it all goes through the mind of Babydoll, so anything can happen. Ultimately, I think it's worth seeing if you like the theme. There is not an excellent script, but an action is really nice to watch.… Expand

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AdamRMay 26, 2011

Impressive and intriguing. The action sequences are over the top, tongue in cheek refuges in audacity, gleefully playing on the most fundamental sense of awesome in an over-the-top manner. But largely, the meat of this film is a veryImpressive and intriguing. The action sequences are over the top, tongue in cheek refuges in audacity, gleefully playing on the most fundamental sense of awesome in an over-the-top manner. But largely, the meat of this film is a very self-aware critique of the very sort of movie it portrays, forcing an aware viewer to reconsider his perspective on the sexualized action flick. This movie, if you pay attention, should force you to question the basest desires of your taste without resorting to a heavy handed dismissal. Remember, when the action sequences start, WE, the audience, are those deplorable characters looking for a cheap thrill before we consider the personal story that Sweet Pea alludes to. We need to reconsider what this story is really about, and undermine our self-centeredness. You're not going to like this movie unless your willing to accept that sucker punch. Then again, if you don't see it coming, you probably should have.… Expand

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allystewMay 26, 2011

See this if you want to treat your eyes to a visual feast. If you want to treat your brain then forget it. After 300 and Watchmen I'm a big fan of Zack Snyder as I love his visual style. The problem here is the story and how crazy it is, itsSee this if you want to treat your eyes to a visual feast. If you want to treat your brain then forget it. After 300 and Watchmen I'm a big fan of Zack Snyder as I love his visual style. The problem here is the story and how crazy it is, its all over the place. A real mixed bag of a movie but for me and my tastes worth seeing. It won't be the same for everyone.… Expand

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HalfwelshmanMay 21, 2011

Sucker punch has the effects, it has the slow-mo, it has the brilliantly imaginative fight scenes - it just looks fantastic. But I really can't recall seeing another film that had so little to say, that was so astoundingly empty. It's likeSucker punch has the effects, it has the slow-mo, it has the brilliantly imaginative fight scenes - it just looks fantastic. But I really can't recall seeing another film that had so little to say, that was so astoundingly empty. It's like biting into a deliciously decorated cake and finding it full of sawdust. It's not a tale of female empowerment, and shouldn't try to delude itself that it is. Really it's just the most visually stunning two hours of misogyny you'll ever see!… Expand

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ZodiacprinceMay 12, 2011

You wouldn't stop eating your favorite candy just because a critic said it wasn't as good as their preferred candy, would you!? Sucker Punch is a very fun movie, with great visuals, a stunning cast, and amazing music! It's easily the bestYou wouldn't stop eating your favorite candy just because a critic said it wasn't as good as their preferred candy, would you!? Sucker Punch is a very fun movie, with great visuals, a stunning cast, and amazing music! It's easily the best movie I've seen all year, Paul being the second best, and Battle LA the third. The only downfall is that it can be a bit confusing or hard to follow. If you liked Kill Bill, you'll love Sucker Punch, and if the promos turned you away, you'll be surprised to find how different it is! I strongly recommend this movie to any/everyone!… Expand

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tsodeMay 11, 2011

With some notable, high profile exceptions such as Salon dot com, The Huffington Post, Firstshowing dot net and Margaret Pomeranz in Australia, many film critics have: 1) Been culturally outpaced by Sucker Punch, and 2) Offically lost touchWith some notable, high profile exceptions such as Salon dot com, The Huffington Post, Firstshowing dot net and Margaret Pomeranz in Australia, many film critics have: 1) Been culturally outpaced by Sucker Punch, and 2) Offically lost touch with audience opinion as of this moment. Sucker Punch's box office in the US (in particular) has been destroyed by critics, in a colossal misreading of both its merits and intentions. The worst misreading, in fact, since most of them accused Paul Verhoeven of being a fascist after the release of Starship Troopers. Sucker Punch is, quite simply, an art film disguised as a typical action blockbuster. The film's title gives that away. Go into it with a mindset open to something different - this is a film whose genetic DNA is shared not with typical video game films or typical action blockbusters, but rather films like Brazil, The Fifth Element and Kill Bill, all of which were heavy in style and divided audiences based on audience preconceptions. See it and let the incredible art design and the crazy mash-ups of influences wash over you. Enjoy the powerful music-video structure of several key scenes. Enjoy the genuine, powerful feminist undercurrent. Question the ways in which you view women. And try to spot all the self-referential symbolism that permeates the "layers" of the film (check out the bunny!). A cult film for a new generation, in every possible way. Fascinating, uplifting and ultimately tragic from beginning to end. Were there really five girls, or just five personalities in the mind of one girl? Ignore the negative reviews because everything fresh and interesting in the film world is initially despised.… Expand

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dancrumMay 10, 2011

I am not sure how they could have made a worse movie. This was just... so bad. Too many pointless layers. Tons of action scenes that are still somehow boring. The story makes little to no sense. It's just... why?

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kingtzMay 10, 2011

I actually really enjoyed this movie. Granted, it's not Oscar winner, but it really doesn't pretend to be. It is what it is, and makes no apologies. I've read professional "critics" write about how outlandish some of the scenes are, but II actually really enjoyed this movie. Granted, it's not Oscar winner, but it really doesn't pretend to be. It is what it is, and makes no apologies. I've read professional "critics" write about how outlandish some of the scenes are, but I think that they kinda missed the whole point of the movie. Yes, it is outlandish; and no, the seemingly random fight scenes really don't tie into reality, but that's the beauty of it. The battle sequences take place in a fantasy within a fantasy and primarily serve as metaphors for missions or tasks that Baby Doll (the main character) et al. must accomplish. So, yes, these all take place in Baby Doll's imagination so they're allowed to be as unrealistic and outlandish as she wants it to be. My main gripe with this movie, however, is that Zack Synder (the director) was forced to maintain a PG13 movie, and the movie really seemed like he had been severely crippled and forced to work with one hand tied behind his back. Snyder is best known for his highly stylized and gory action sequences, but the ones in this movie just didn't seem on the same level as his other hits, "300" and "Watchmen". If only he'd been allowed to go all out and make his usual rated R or unrated movie, I think things would've turned out much better.… Expand

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KriillaMay 10, 2011

It sucked it was boring and i understood nothing. The only good thing in the movie was that the chicks were hot. i went to the cinema with my friends and they all thought it sucked donkey. DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRPPPPPPPPPPPPP

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dellamorteMay 10, 2011

THIS IS THE GREATEST FILM I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!! There Mr Snyder, will you please untie my family and let them go now. Quick kids run, run. He can't hurt you anymore I promise. And don't worry nobody will everTHIS IS THE GREATEST FILM I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!! There Mr Snyder, will you please untie my family and let them go now. Quick kids run, run. He can't hurt you anymore I promise. And don't worry nobody will ever force you to re-evaluate Watchmen as an under-rated classic of our time again.… Expand

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felicianomikoMay 8, 2011

Give this movie 30 minutes of suspension of disbelief and you'll be hooked. Give it a chance and it will blow your mind. I actually found myself giggling with pleasure when one action scene ramped up the awesome 50% more than I thoughtGive this movie 30 minutes of suspension of disbelief and you'll be hooked. Give it a chance and it will blow your mind. I actually found myself giggling with pleasure when one action scene ramped up the awesome 50% more than I thought possible. Loved it.… Expand

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FADERSDREAMMay 3, 2011

one of those films that want to make you feel dumb or insensitive for not liking it. It passes its shortcomings onto the audience: if the spectator creates a fantastic way to fill in the plotholes then perhaps as a joint effort it becomes aone of those films that want to make you feel dumb or insensitive for not liking it. It passes its shortcomings onto the audience: if the spectator creates a fantastic way to fill in the plotholes then perhaps as a joint effort it becomes a fantastic film. Unfortunately the average person is average, and thank god for that. when they are forced to fill the plot holes with their average creativity then the film is average.

What holds me back is that no one was willing to pay me to help fill in those blanks and i think if invited i would have on the cheap. i really have a great many to contribute... but i need the money in exchange for them and without that then I have a pretty blonde whose breast point just upwards in the right way so as to convey a SAD face. Which just isn't enough to make me care, only enough to wonder if i cared more then would i have gotten her number?

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JonnyFendiMay 3, 2011

Thiz is my most anticipated movie for thiz year. And ended up exactly as I expected, it is a mega visual feast that I have ever seen since THE MATRIX (1999). In the hand of Zack Snyder (Director), everything has been set to a new level inThiz is my most anticipated movie for thiz year. And ended up exactly as I expected, it is a mega visual feast that I have ever seen since THE MATRIX (1999). In the hand of Zack Snyder (Director), everything has been set to a new level in height and adrenaline rush, I am talking about the visualisation aspect here. When 300 (2006) was booming, people keep questioning: whether Snyder was only able to assemble 300 muscly and brawny men to do those macho things? Well, now for the answer he brings us five sexy and deadly ladies to fight against Giant Samurai and Vicious Dragon in alternative World War II! Actually, the story centers on a girl named Baby Doll (Emily Browning) who is accused as a rebel and placed into mental institution. In that place, she meets Sweet Pea (Abbie Cornish), Rocket (Jena Malone), Blondie (Vanessa Hudgens), Amber (Jamie Chung). Together, they are setting up an escape plan through some reality and fantasy experiences. To accomplish the mission, they have to collect five items which are: a map, fire, a knife, a key and one last mysterious element. Emily Browning is perfectly cast as Baby Doll, her character is so innocent and unpredictably lethal at the same time. Other Casts worth mentioning here are: Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac, Jon Hamm and the most unforgettable appearance, Scott Glenn as the Wise Man. I love the opening scene so much when it tells how Baby Doll was slandered by her abusive stepfather, the sequence tells so amazingly dramatic, dark comical and elegant. The camera movement is dynamic, the transition from one point to another is effective, and the music was superbly fit. Love every minute of it. For the ending, you might feel a little bit disappointed if you expect something more, but for me it was perfect! The ending put us in a floating situation and makes you keep wondering around even when you were walking out of theater. I always enjoy the movie which can dive into a blurred reality and explain cleverly what is the connection between the reality world. Commonly, thiz kind of movie always utters some new hidden philosophy. Just remember, If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything.

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AragondApr 29, 2011

Imaginative, fantastic (or "fantastical" as you lot insist the word is), a rolling romp through four inspired landscapes that are allegories of the struggles our heroines face in securing their freedom from a brothel, which is itself anotherImaginative, fantastic (or "fantastical" as you lot insist the word is), a rolling romp through four inspired landscapes that are allegories of the struggles our heroines face in securing their freedom from a brothel, which is itself another allegorical layer. Intriguing, but also fun, exciting and abounding with breathtaking sfx of the imagined worlds. Yes, not the happiest of tunes to emerge from the cinema singing, plus I found the conclusion a little wanting. Still overall another sterling effort from Zac Snyder.… Expand

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cpjoyce17Apr 29, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a fan of Zack Snyder's films. But this one was not his best. The acting was good, the action was AWESOME (i mean who doesnt like girls in kinky outfits fighting with guns and swords). But they never explained how they can get to the world where they do the missions. And if they did explain it then i must have missed it. I dont understand how they start off in a mental institution and then suddenly BAM their in a type of 1950's whore house. The ending is what really made me not like this movie. It made me feel depressed and confused when i left the theater. (SPOILERS) They kill Vanessa Hudgens character ( who is finally free from high school musical) Then they kill Jamie Chung's character. Then the remaining girls try to escape but the main character cant. So the other girl leaves and then BAM were back in the mental institution. Overall Good acting and AWESOME action. But i need to understand a film in order to like it. 5/10… Expand

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lyzaardApr 27, 2011

I loved SUCKER PUNCH!

Wrote an article defending it here:

http://thescorecardreview.com/articles/he-said-she-said/2011/04/12/he-said-he-said-sucker-punch/19312

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CallmeballsApr 25, 2011

Sucker Punch is hard to judge. I can't really speak on what is good and bad, because most of it is completely subjective. The CGI and action scenes are top notch. The story is intriguing, sometimes confusing. But in the end it feels likeSucker Punch is hard to judge. I can't really speak on what is good and bad, because most of it is completely subjective. The CGI and action scenes are top notch. The story is intriguing, sometimes confusing. But in the end it feels like this: they had a half-baked woman's asylum escape plot, and a sh*t ton of budget left over to do action scenes. You can take out all the action scenes and the movie would be entirely unchanged. But with that being said, it was still very entertaining.… Expand

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MaxTravisApr 25, 2011

Zach Snyder, director of â

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ShyfoxApr 22, 2011

Terrible character development, ridiculous and poorly written story. Reallllly wish I could have my time and money back. Don't let the fanboys blind you, Save yourself!

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Dylanmc12Apr 22, 2011

What makes it so good, is also what kills it.....
It feels unfinished, like a miscaridge that's somehow alive, and as it takes its first steps (On its deformed legs) out, into the Bright, Busy street of the movie industry, it's smacked toWhat makes it so good, is also what kills it.....
It feels unfinished, like a miscaridge that's somehow alive, and as it takes its first steps (On its deformed legs) out, into the Bright, Busy street of the movie industry, it's smacked to death by the crowbar of unlikeable characters, the baseball bat of awkward script, and the pickaxe of talented actors went to waste.… Expand

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Vieve14Apr 21, 2011

Meh is all I can really say about this movie. I will admit I enjoyed myself but there's only so many CGI and airbrushed females I can take in one sitting. The story line could have been better thought out as well. I did enjoy the layers ofMeh is all I can really say about this movie. I will admit I enjoyed myself but there's only so many CGI and airbrushed females I can take in one sitting. The story line could have been better thought out as well. I did enjoy the layers of the movie and watching the things happening through what seemed like Babydoll's idea of what the world was. The soundtrack was amazing and probably the saving grace for me. The occurrences of the movie take some thinking about afterward but that's what I like from a movie. I wouldn't pay for it again but I would most likely borrow it from a friend when I'm bored… Expand

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Baggins_ozApr 19, 2011

I liked this film. I'm not sure that I understood it, but I did _like_ it. I walked out of the cinema satisfied that I had just watched a movie that entertained and has left me pondering various elements for the last day or so. I willI liked this film. I'm not sure that I understood it, but I did _like_ it. I walked out of the cinema satisfied that I had just watched a movie that entertained and has left me pondering various elements for the last day or so. I will definitely watch it again to see if I can make more sense of it.

Unlike so much of what Hollywood is producing lately this was different. The storyline, the style, the action sequences, the anachronistic elements of the plot...it was all obviously and deliberately chosen to push boundaries and buttons. Which boundaries and which buttons appears to depend on what you bring with you...those who want to see misogyny will see it, those who want to see simple video-game action will see it, those who want to see nonsensical plot will see it. Those who go in with an open mind will probably come away with something more. I can see where the critics have traction - the plot is convoluted, the costumes are sexy, the action sequences seem to be video game inspired, there are sexist/misogynistic elements.

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There is more. There are so many layers and explanations for those layers and many and varied. Are the imaginings of Babydoll actually happening? Are her 'team' various parts of her psyche? Is the whole thing her lobotmised "reality"? My friends and I love action movies, but of late they have become so predictable or over-the-top that we often pass comments and have little discussions during the film...not this one. We were all glued to it, straining to analyse and understand, and thoroughly entertained.

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dnaxmeisterApr 19, 2011

Sucker Punch is the perfect geek fantasy, action packed blockbuster made so far. its visual effects puts itself on a whole other level, and the music just fits in perfectly. the only thing that brings itself down is the storyline, itsSucker Punch is the perfect geek fantasy, action packed blockbuster made so far. its visual effects puts itself on a whole other level, and the music just fits in perfectly. the only thing that brings itself down is the storyline, its confusing and the story unfold as if it were a scab being ripped off. but the thing that sets itself apart from the good movies and the bad ones is the ending. Zack Snyder gave off strong emotions at its jaw dropping end to show the good in humanity.… Expand

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SoandsoApr 18, 2011

Ask yourself: do butt-kicking heroines have to be wearing nothing but underwear to be interesting? If not, then why are the ladies in this movie all allergic to pants? What are we to make of the fact that empowerment in this schema seems toAsk yourself: do butt-kicking heroines have to be wearing nothing but underwear to be interesting? If not, then why are the ladies in this movie all allergic to pants? What are we to make of the fact that empowerment in this schema seems to involve titillating 13-year old boys?… Expand

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houseofnightfanApr 18, 2011

definitely ignore the critics because I went to see this and loved, the reviews are bad because one: the critics who review are too old for the film or too stupid to understand it, two: the only reviews that get noticed are the people who thedefinitely ignore the critics because I went to see this and loved, the reviews are bad because one: the critics who review are too old for the film or too stupid to understand it, two: the only reviews that get noticed are the people who the film is too frigging old.… Expand

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CinetimApr 18, 2011

A epic so powerful it may be easy to dismiss, Sucker Punch is nonetheless a masterpiece for those who observe it closely.

In the 1950s, a young lady nicknamed "Baby Doll" (Emily Browning) is sent to an abusive psychiatric institution afterA epic so powerful it may be easy to dismiss, Sucker Punch is nonetheless a masterpiece for those who observe it closely.

In the 1950s, a young lady nicknamed "Baby Doll" (Emily Browning) is sent to an abusive psychiatric institution after the violent death of her child sister in a fight with her rapist step-father (Gerard Plunkett). Befriending four other patients (Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, and Jamie Chung) and a music therapist (Carla Gugino), Baby Doll embarks on a dangerous quest to escape the hospital before her lobotomy, which is scheduled five days from her admission. In an attempt to cope with her terrifying situation, Baby Doll views her surroundings in two surreal landscapes in addition to the existing one: The first being a brothel she is being forced to "dance" in; the second being a fantasy war zone complete with fire-breathing dragons, cyborg zombies, and demon samurai.

I find it odd that even though i rejected critic hits such as Black Swan and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I am the one defending a film that has been widely criticized for being far too sexual. Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, Dawn of the Dead), who produces, directs, and is one of two writers (the other being Steve Shiyuba) for the film, states he is attempting to create create a feminist feature. Of course, it is a fine line between viewers gasping in horror at the clothing and actions the villains subject the young girls to and staring in delight. The difficulty of making the "bad parts" entertaining has been a problem throughout cinematic history (how many anti-war movies count as action flicks?), and there are a few elements (such as the provocative costumes) that go too far. Snyder stated in an interview that he felt some of the sacrifices he was forced to make for the studio undermined his messages by making the girl's life in the brothel sometimes appear "great," and I do believe his vision for the movie would have been much more respectful. Even so, there is very little parts in this picture that are actually sensual--we never see any nudity, there are no shots that ogle the girl's bodies, and there are no sex scenes. Sure, there is a tone that might be a bit suggestive, but really people are going to be far more titillated by images than mostly-accidental implications. No one cared at the graphic sex scenes in Snyder's 300, and really the costumes are far less suggestive and revealing than anything you will see in Step Up. Anyway, most people astute enough to find a sexual tone are going to be paying close enough attention to realize that the story is stating that such ideas are misogynistic (or are stimulated by most PG-13s).

Though the film's critics might not know it, the biggest problem is the unconventional ending and atmosphere of the picture (don't worry there are no spoilers). Not everything is solved by Baby Doll killing her abusers. It is not sexist to make show Baby Doll as physically powerless to her oppressors: The film has a far more realistic defense mechanism. This is a story about women (and guys too, for that matter) dealing with an atmosphere of despair. One part of the message is dealing with sexism, but Synder is obviously talking about broader issues as well. Baby Doll's fantasy worlds are not a weapon, they are a literal escape. She can imagine something so great the world around her doesn't matter.

In order to accept the film, you have to believe that is possible.

I think the picture that best compares to Sucker Punch is Precious. They both feature female characters in abusive and powerless situations, who's imaginations is what helps them survive. The difference here is that Precious imagines dancing in a big ballroom and Baby Doll imagines killing orcs. Understandably, while Precious is the more realistic and down-to-earth of the two, Sucker Punch is vastly more entertaining. Snyder has always been a stylistic director, and in the surreal landscape of Sucker Punch he is unencumbered by continuity points such as why '50s asylum patients have unlimited access to mascara. Sure, easily 90% of the movie is in slow-mo, but along with the visual effects team and Cinematographer Larry Fong (300, Watchmen) this is an entrancing picture with visuals that add too the power of the scenes.

An additional plus is Oscar Isaac (The Nativity Story) as the villainous orderly in the hospital. Isaac manages to come up with a unique brand of evil as a mild-mannered yet talkative pervert. The character is creepy, but the performance greatly adds to the role and actually enhances the meaning of the story.

Sucker Punch is a masterpiece. It might be hard to tell, but it is.… Expand

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Sephiroth78Apr 17, 2011

I really loved the movie and I am sorry about being unable to give it a perfect score. But, the plot was to complex to be understood from the first time. Event though it was addictive and fascinating I watched the movie 4 times to understandI really loved the movie and I am sorry about being unable to give it a perfect score. But, the plot was to complex to be understood from the first time. Event though it was addictive and fascinating I watched the movie 4 times to understand it! Plus, have you ever considered how great this movie would be in 3D? I am not such a huge fun of 3D but i think that it would really suit this movie... Anyway get to your closest cinema and watch this magnificent experience without giving a damn about what the brainwashed critics said… Expand

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rover9495Apr 16, 2011

No No No No. Yes this film was well filmed and the action scenes were pretty good. The problem is apart from that it was pretty darn rubbish. It's another example of the modern idea that style is more important than substance when it comes toNo No No No. Yes this film was well filmed and the action scenes were pretty good. The problem is apart from that it was pretty darn rubbish. It's another example of the modern idea that style is more important than substance when it comes to films. I don't particularly care if the director has a good track record, this is definitely a blip.… Expand

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RocketLuvBatmanApr 13, 2011

Sorry to burst your bubble, but not all movies have to have a happy ending. You have to be diffrent, Snyder was just being unique int this one and we have to give him credit. If you dont like this movie, then dont watch it. The movie was SOSorry to burst your bubble, but not all movies have to have a happy ending. You have to be diffrent, Snyder was just being unique int this one and we have to give him credit. If you dont like this movie, then dont watch it. The movie was SO diffrent from many that I have seen. The music was awesome! Im speechless! I really enjoyed this movie. It was like being in a video game! And i say that as a compliment. It was hands down one of the best movie ever. Not all movies HAVE to be he same, and was so happy to see something way diffrent. I don't care what any of the critics say, I love this movie and Snyder is my hero! He was a GENIOUS in this film! I would totally wath this movie more that once.… Expand

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VitalybfgApr 13, 2011

What really frightens me is how many so called professional reviewers completely missed all of the hidden symbolism of this movie. If you prefer typical Hollywood action and brainless shoot em up crap then stay away. If you love surrealWhat really frightens me is how many so called professional reviewers completely missed all of the hidden symbolism of this movie. If you prefer typical Hollywood action and brainless shoot em up crap then stay away. If you love surreal violence, an insanely good soundtrack, lots of military technology straight out of a video game and a story that will leave you thinking for days afterwards then this is a must see. PS... I will never trust the NY Times film critic again based on his half witted review of this film.… Expand

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JamApr 12, 2011

A strange action movie, with very impressive special effects. However, it would have deserve a better story and might be considered as pretentious. I saw it with three friends who did not like it.

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PhylApr 11, 2011

This movie is one of the most captivating movie I've seen this year. There are a lot of bad reviews, but i think that when you watch it, don't try to understand it as something linear, but just go with the flow and watch it as it is! TheThis movie is one of the most captivating movie I've seen this year. There are a lot of bad reviews, but i think that when you watch it, don't try to understand it as something linear, but just go with the flow and watch it as it is! The characters in the movie are awesome and were well-trained to do all their action scenes well. Also one of the best parts of the film was the music, it definitely added to each action scene well and builds up a lot of tension before it. It was definitely better than what I had expected, I recommend everyone to go see it!… Expand

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GregAApr 11, 2011

Once again, as it seems to be with Metacritic, the user reviews are right, and the 'critics' are wrong. Is this moving super amazing and Oscar worthy? Nope, not by a long shot. Is it original, full of amazing visual effects, epic battles, hotOnce again, as it seems to be with Metacritic, the user reviews are right, and the 'critics' are wrong. Is this moving super amazing and Oscar worthy? Nope, not by a long shot. Is it original, full of amazing visual effects, epic battles, hot girls and amazing guns? Yup. Maybe if the critics stopped typing with the significant others over their shoulders, they could admit how they feel about the woman, the battles, the guns, etc...

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PedalbearApr 10, 2011

This film has a heart of gold,
Concerning five sexy girls we are told,
A 10/10, I'd see it again, 'cause this film has a heart of gold. This film has a heart of gold, Concerning five sexy girls we are told, A 10/10, I'd see it again, 'causeThis film has a heart of gold,
Concerning five sexy girls we are told,
A 10/10, I'd see it again,
'cause this film has a heart of gold.

This film has a heart of gold,
Concerning five sexy girls we are told,
A 10/10, I'd see it again,
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AlexArvin21Apr 10, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. why? is the question i ask myself when i read all of the negative reviews on this film. sure it is not the greatest movie ever made, but it is not deserving of two out of five stars. the story is one you have to think and follow, which is probably why most people got mad : because they just wanted to go see a movie with hot babes and action, they didn't want to think. The story tells a great tale of self sacrifice for the greater good, and it does so by adding intense fight scenes and and a great musical score, the direction was great. Absolutely loved it, Snider finally found his titanic.… Expand

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tstpeterApr 10, 2011

Imagery and visuals were very well down but found myself bored about 2/3 through the film. The storyline was also hard to follow at times and found my self confused when exiting the theatre. Overall a good movie to go see on a rainy day. PSImagery and visuals were very well down but found myself bored about 2/3 through the film. The storyline was also hard to follow at times and found my self confused when exiting the theatre. Overall a good movie to go see on a rainy day. PS Saw it in IMax and its why I gave it a 7 instead of a 6.… Expand

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MrsoandsoApr 9, 2011

Quick review: it felt like a sucker punch when it was done, i was unable to see it in 3d so i cant comment on that. the biggest folly with this film is it tried to be too many things at once Action suspense thriller drama all in one package,Quick review: it felt like a sucker punch when it was done, i was unable to see it in 3d so i cant comment on that. the biggest folly with this film is it tried to be too many things at once Action suspense thriller drama all in one package, it tried and fell flat on its face out of the gate, plot was interesting but tried to pull off the inception type story but a lot weaker. short review: save your money i wish i did… Expand

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Frobin89Apr 9, 2011

First off, why is it called Sucker Punch? Probably a lot of questions have and will arise to the chosen name of this film. Even if youâ

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joandersonApr 9, 2011

Before the movie I had those negative reviews from the critics in the back of my mind, and I found that they weren't accurate at all. Right from the start of the movie to the end, I didn't look around, didn't talk and really tried to engageBefore the movie I had those negative reviews from the critics in the back of my mind, and I found that they weren't accurate at all. Right from the start of the movie to the end, I didn't look around, didn't talk and really tried to engage myself into it, and I came out of the theatres amazed and inspired. I couldn't figure out how some reviews said it was terrible or even sexist. This was one of those movies where you obviously can't just watch it and say "oh that was bad" or "oh that was good", you literally had to put yourself into it or watch it with your heart, may sound stupid but you could feel these powerful mixed emotions of the characters like how babydoll's mother died and she was alone and even more depressed after her sister's death (not a spoiler but from the synopsis) if you payed attention you would probably feel the same way. If your parents died and you accidently killed your siblings in the midst of protecting them then placed in an unpleasant environment and forced to do unpleasant things to survive, how would you feel or what would you choose? To simply die, or to fight for your survival or what's left of it? Sure the actors were hot girls in hot outfits, and dancing around, playing with guns like what many have called "a fantasy for 13 year old boys" but that is an understatement.The girls were part of the main aspects but that shouldn't be the only thing you would to be watching for. They all had struggles and it showed how they chose to fight instead of just giving in and it wasn't just about how they dressed as well as how many people thought it was "pretending to be a feminist fable of empowerment". It showed on screen, and by using the dream to portray how they're able to gain courage from battling all these grotesque creatures and situations they can deal with what's in reality and it may seem even less difficult to do so, how anything is possible and this showed powerful emotions, not just boring,pointless,or even pure violence. Zack Snyder's actors were all female, and they all "chose" to audition for it, if it was sexist and overall a stupid, terrible, and unclear story then he wouldn't have a cast. Also his cast would not have put so much effort in their training for the movie as well as finding their deep inner emotions just so they can portray the pain for their characters.This movie can be confusing to understand at times, but it was a movie where you really had to let it sink in. It's not where if you looked away for a moment then came back to it, you would understand what was going on, you had to watch everything little bit of it. There was so much emotions along with the music, there was no need for too much dialogue, it showed that is if you payed attention and not forcing yourself to stay the whole 2 hours just to finish the movie. Sucker Punch deserves so much more credit, and I really think that these "Critics" should reconsider rewatching it, and this time "actually watching" it, meaning engaging yourself into everything whether it was the music, the dialogue, the expressions, the emotions, the story, the visuals, just everything, whereas you're just watching any average film where you can take washroom breaks, look around or somewhere, then leave. All I can say is this movie was brilliant, not a masterpiece but it was something, and it was not as bad as it "seemed" just because of how some people saw it as "a fantasy world for little boys watching hot girls gunning down zombies and fighting samurais."… Expand

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ChadSpaceyApr 8, 2011

I was amused by the first 3/4s of this movie. I'm a fan of ultra violence so chicks kicking ass got into this movie. I found myself wondering if anyone will understand this movie because I was barely following it. The main fantasy fightI was amused by the first 3/4s of this movie. I'm a fan of ultra violence so chicks kicking ass got into this movie. I found myself wondering if anyone will understand this movie because I was barely following it. The main fantasy fight scenes were pretty epic and the music was amazing. I wanted one last over the top fight but in the end I felt like I was the one who got the Sucker Punch.… Expand

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FlixtruthApr 8, 2011

Pure Fantasy, dark subject matter, great parts strung together forming a huge pile if you know what I mean! This director is fantastic though and he is learning what works on us and what doesn't, Im sure his next one will be a hit, I loved his 300.

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KazuApr 8, 2011

Simply put: Sucker Punch is an opera that replaces singing with epic set pieces that bombard the sences with massive sounds, lights and pure awesomeness! Agreeing with many other critics, the plot can be confusing at times, but once you'veSimply put: Sucker Punch is an opera that replaces singing with epic set pieces that bombard the sences with massive sounds, lights and pure awesomeness! Agreeing with many other critics, the plot can be confusing at times, but once you've wrapped your head around the piece you can really begin to relate with the characters. The problem with the film, it's biggest problem, the one that every critic has encountered is this: Sucker Punch has been released at a time where the social norm for films is to be tepid, unimaginative and bland. For such a film to overload the sences with such a mish-mash of special effects, roaring rock soundtrack and action scenes just bucks too strongly from the social norm for people to understand.… Expand

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SabinFrostApr 8, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On principle, this is the worst film I have ever seen in my entire life. I felt like I'd been tricked into sitting through a funeral because my favorite band were playing. If you're unsure how that would feel, call it an apt description of sitting through this abomination. This film takes all of the draws of box office cinema such as visceral action and sex appeal and applies it in all of the wrong places. Not to prove a point, though the narrative certainly highlights the plot, but rather to leave a bad taste in your mouth. It is a manipulative, subversive film, it objectifies hot girls through over the top action intended to symbolize an escape from being pimped out and sexually abused in a mental asylum. The average male cinema goer will look at those women, just like the perverted criminals abusing them, simply because they are shown a stylized version of otherwise disgusting events. Perhaps this is the point, a sick joke at society, at how everything is over-sexualized for entertainment and how the truth is often implied rather then seen, but honestly, I felt like taking a shower afterwards, that is how dirty it made me feel. It is as tactless as telling a dead baby joke to someone whose child has just died. It is like watching One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest and 300 simultaneously and in doing so it trivializes a dark, serious plot. On the point of plot, I don't mind cinema with serious, graphic content, it wasn't the disturbing nature of the story, rather the narrative, the way it was told. Plenty of projected morals of freedom, plenty of inspiring narrated monologues, even an anti-stereotypical lead, a young girl portrayed as strong and bold, as opposed to vulnerable. Alice in Wonderland is an obvious comparison for the key ideas of the story, and while you can look into Alice, and interpret it as having darker undertones, it can also been seen and whimsical and fantastical, a child daydreaming, and many consider it a children's book. The point being that you can make a film about escaping from reality where the reality doesn't imply her sister and mother being killed by her step father in the first five minutes, before being thrown into a mental asylum to be medically turned into a vegetable while still sane. You cannot ask for a darker, more emotionally disturbing plot line, but the way it is delivered is subversive and purely disturbing through the layering of reality, fantasy and fantasy within a fantasy. Those who support the film could argue that is quite intentional to heighten the reality through the unbelievability of the fantasy and I'm sure it is, but the result is sickening, the way it objectifies mentally abused girls and trivializes serious events to the point the morals no longer carry weight. One could argue it was tongue in cheek, as exemplified through the scene where a character is 'acting' out the lobotomy on a stage being performed by hot nurses, refusing to do the scene on principal, but I didn't find myself laughing at the joke. It is clear the film is about the beneath the surface shock factor, what is unseen and implied rather then in your face gore. There is hardly a drop of blood in the whole film, and the film makes a direct point of not killing living humans during the fantasy action sequences. This eye candy, is sickeningly sweet, emphasis on the sickening, due to it's implications and while the old horror directors motto of being more scared of the shadow then the monster applies, the context is one to make you vomit in your mouth. I imagine the director would be proud of this response he has elicited, but I'd like to clarify that I'm not shocked, rather contemptuous of what I'd claim to be the worst story ever 'told'. In attempting to be surprising, confronting and daring, showing them something new, the only excitement the director provided me with was going home. Manipulative, subversive, off-putting, trivializing emotionally dak content through deception, this is the 'arty' box office cinema equivalent of a graphic horror film with flimsy moral justification for utter vulgarity.… Expand

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mintleavesApr 7, 2011

Sucker Punch is the worst movie I have ever paid to see, do yourself a favor and DO NOT SEE IT. It's plot line is so hard to follow, most of the time I didn't even understand it. The way they went from real life to imagination, over and overSucker Punch is the worst movie I have ever paid to see, do yourself a favor and DO NOT SEE IT. It's plot line is so hard to follow, most of the time I didn't even understand it. The way they went from real life to imagination, over and over again it made the movie stupid and unbelievable. The only good thing about the movie was the special effects which were actually pretty cool, however with no actual story line they weren't appreciated and just made the movie more confusing. If you see a good review for this movie, it will have been written by a guy you just enjoyed young girls dancing around in underwear and fighting. This movie was terrible.… Expand

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yogibbearApr 7, 2011

Great movie. REALLY hard to write a review for it without spoiling everything. But anyway... do NOT be fooled. This is a serious movie and a thinking movie despite its first appearances. Yes the visual are awesome, the soundtrack is awesome,Great movie. REALLY hard to write a review for it without spoiling everything. But anyway... do NOT be fooled. This is a serious movie and a thinking movie despite its first appearances. Yes the visual are awesome, the soundtrack is awesome, the hot girls are awesome, the steam-powered zombie nazis are awesome, the samurai warrior opening fight scene is awesome. The most important part about this film is it ends with something that you will want to talk about, argue about and discuss as it's actually quite a smart film that plays off both the reality of sexual abuse in 1950's mental asylums and what the mind can do to deal with such situations. However saying ANY MORE will reduce your enjoyment of this movie. Just don't go in expecting 300 with chicks. This has more in common with an episode off the Twilight Zone than 300 (aside's from Snyder's son) and because of this I thoroughly enjoyed it. However I'm very interested in what was left out and will be picking up the Director's Cut DVD (R-rated) release as soon as it comes out to clarify the 2 distinct endings that I am left contemplating.… Expand

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