tbh0915 They just don't know how to end movies these days- they ruined it. So much potential lost.

The Movie Diorama I simply just don't get it. I don't. Why does this film even exist? What's its purpose? What's its message? Where is its audience!? Regardless of my religious beliefs or any pretext surrounding Christianity, there's more reason to believe in God then there is to "have faith" in this atrocity. An angel has been sent to down to protect a diner full of people, including a pregnant woman, as he disagrees with God's plan to wipe out humanity. So he/she/it chooses to send angels to destroy humanity instead of flooding, nuking or imploding the world. He has lost faith that much, that he/she/it couldn't be bothered to do it themselves? Surely, suuuurely there are more methodical ways to kill us. Why has he/she/it lost faith in us anyway? Rise in terrorism? Overpopulation? Global warming? There was no reasoning for this catastrophic decision. And so, ultimately, the film makes no sense and holds no purpose. There are only three good scenes: crazy old woman climbing the ceiling and stating "your baby will burn", an elongated ice cream van driver and the fight between Michael and Gabriel. That's it. Nothing else is redeemable and worth your time. The acting, ohhhh the acting. Bettany must've had some religious epiphany or some weird experience, for he also starred in 'Priest' a year later, so I can only assume it was his mid-life crisis. He was fine. Everyone else? No. Black should be drifting in Tokyo. Gibson shouldn't be in films. Quaid doesn't even care. The rest of the cast were just B-list stars trying to give their all to a lacklustre screenplay which contains no character development whatsoever. These characters are lifeless. You don't care about their outcome, heck I wanted the angels to decimate the entire diner so the film could end. The fact it was all set in one location may seem inspired, but the horrific use of CGI (I mean seriously...) negated any "genius" environmental set pieces. Urgh, I'm done. So pick up your Bible, and throw it at the TV if this film is on. Amen.

Davis P Legion (2010) is a film that was meet with overwhelmingly negative feedback from critics, it was called a "big disappointment" by many. And I can see how the critics thought it was really bad, because there are elements to this film that just aren't good, but the movie as a whole is not god awful like many have suggested. One of the things that does not work in the movie is Lucas Blacks performance, it is very wooden and fake. I haven't really seen him in much, but dear god I hope his acting was better in his other films. Another thing that I thought was weak and underwhelming was Paul Bettany's acting at times. His performance wasn't bad throughout, but there are a few scenes where you just can't take him seriously. Now, for some things that worked. I liked Dennis Quaid, I thought he did a very nice job with his role, and the other actors did well also. The action sequences are constructed well, they're exciting and engaging to watch. The special effects are doable, definitely not the best, but they do the job alright. The pacing is choppy sometimes, going from deep talks between characters to shoot em up action scenes. Overall, I don't really recommend Legion. There are better movies in this genre to be watched. It was alright, nothing too special. 6/10.

Python Hyena Legion (2010): Dir: Scott Stewart / Cast: Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Dennis Quaid, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki: Legion means many and there are many reasons to laugh at this Biblical mockery. Characters are given decent backgrounds but never followed up upon. A legion of angels attacks earth after God supposedly loses faith in mankind. Archangel Michael arrives with a carload of machine guns to protect a small group at a diner before locking into a ridiculous battle against angel Gabriel. Any Bible scholars will note that God did this with a flood in the Old Testament. Paul Bettany plays Michael with false bravo. The moment he appears with big guns in either hand, the audience response with laughter. Lucas Black plays a mechanic whose girlfriend's unborn child is the key to mankind's survival. Yeah, and in the Bible her name is Mary and the child would be named Jesus. That story is far more interesting than the idiocy compounded here. Dennis Quaid plays the stern diner owner who spends much time preaching to Lucas about his failed marriage, and slapping the TV when it gets static. Tyrese Gibson arrives with a hand gun but this is only remotely touched upon. He will engage in gun play with the so-called immortals. Adrianne Palicki plays the pregnant waitress who is suppose to be the key to everything but nothing elevates beyond the level of stupidity. This film is about as frightening as an episode of Touched By an Angel. Director Scott Stewart delivers on action, and the special effects are innovative with people shape shifting but it ultimately becomes a legion of extreme bullshit. Score: 2 / 10