tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post2447394633481677702..comments2024-03-27T18:24:53.686+11:00Comments on The Film Emporium: Classic Throwback: Ronin (John Frankenheimer, 1998)Andy Bucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-2023808959135654572011-09-20T08:46:45.854+10:002011-09-20T08:46:45.854+10:00I have watched Ronin a bunch of times and enjoyed ...I have watched Ronin a bunch of times and enjoyed it. Even the foot chases are exciting. I didn't find the performances to be overly compelling. I like Sean Bean, but I found him disappointing, while De Niro and Reno made a great team. Thought I thought that De Niro looked really bored at times.<br /><br />I don't remember being confused by the plot - but it's simplicity (we need you to steal a suitcase from some guys - who they are and what's in the case doesn't matter) - doesn't feel like enough to create such an array of exciting shootouts and chases. Thanks for the comment, Dan!Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-79433380508425113462011-09-20T04:34:56.683+10:002011-09-20T04:34:56.683+10:00I'm a big fan of Ronin and feel like it works ...I'm a big fan of Ronin and feel like it works much better on repeat viewings. The first time, the plot can be confusing because it's presented in a such a minimal way. Any flaws are totally outweighed by the wonderful chases and great, subtle performances from the cast. Nice post.Dan Heatonhttp://publictransportationsnob.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-84770680412456861572011-09-20T01:16:56.711+10:002011-09-20T01:16:56.711+10:00That breakdown is fantastic. I love it. The Dark K...That breakdown is fantastic. I love it. The Dark Knight one too. I respect all of your thoughts, and I did like that opening sequence too. Some of the cinematography (though dark and grimy) was really excellent. I checked out your review - great write-up. I left a comment over there. Thanks for the comment Nick!Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-4273899514206881482011-09-20T00:49:34.729+10:002011-09-20T00:49:34.729+10:00That Emerson breakdown of "Salt" is just...That Emerson breakdown of "Salt" is just fantastic, and re-proves how amazing (and underrated) that film is.<br /><br />"Ronin" is one of my 5 favorite action movies "ever" and I would have to disagree on both the dialogue (which I thought was superbly dry) and the first 30 minutes, which I thought were skillfully tense. The opening sequence, actually, is my favorite part of the whole film because it's just pure filmmaking.<br /><br />(I hate to be that guy but here's a review I wrote of it last year if you're at all interested: http://cinemaromantico.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-great-movies-ronin.html)Nickhttp://cinemaromantico.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com