Jonah Hex is the type of movie you have to be in the mood for , the not type would be a western film that your paying big bucks to see ex: Jonah Hex , and then coming out of 1hr later this movie has many flaws that can not be saved even by its talented cast , such as Josh Brolin , Megan Fox , and John Malkovich , the film only runs (with credits) 81mins (without) 72mins the movie is too short , for anyone to rush and see it , unless you are a true die-hard fan of the genre. But mainly mostly for everyone including me , more of the teenage boys are seeing this film for one thing? Megan Fox , now don’t get me wrong i feel the same way she is very gorgeous , and it is fun to watch , but as i stated the movie cant be saved , but its slick , somewhat Nifty and in a way i enjoyed the film not enough for me to see rush into the theaters and see it but Rent it.. yea that sounds about rite.
The film comes from the DC comic of the same name , but the director of this movie , really catches me , Jimmy Haywerd who was behind such renditions such as Horton Hears a Who , and other kid friendly films , I do not understand what it is with directors today trying to transition from one Genre to the next which makes me begin to beg the question on how Legend of the Guardians will be when it is later released this fall from director Zack Snyder who directed 300 & Watchmen?. Anyway i think Haywerd is in way over his head and with the budget he had you would think it would be a longer capacity movie , but sadly no. He tries to the fill the movie with Explosions , a caftan gun on a horse. It just feels the same. It tries to hard to get your attention and to get you through the 72 min run time , so you know the movie is gonna be moving quickly and not slow down.
The story here follows the line of redemption and Vengeance after Quentin Turnbold (John Malkovich) he’s son was infact murdered by Hex or so he says , and he is seeking vengeance otherwise , he ties down hex , and forces him to watch as his family is burned alive rite in front of his eye’s. After that night he was a changed man , once a noble , heartwarming loving father. He now stands nothing to lose , After a sudden run-in @ a local nearby town trying to collect his bounty , he has now become a most wanted criminal. But after news arrives that Turnbold has not dead or has risen up from the graves of hell , this gives Hex a whole new meaning , and gives him a reason to keep on going. Then we meet the beautiful Megan Fox as a seemingly less prostitute , who well lets face kind of fits her part here.
But i know all i have been saying are negative comments about the film , im not advising you to skip it , it had its moments at times where indeed the film redeemed itself , the film is not good , great , or perfect its Worth yes of being picked up at your local video store. The film has decent special effects and i think this should win an award for most explosions compacted into such a short time-line , this i know i am rambling , this is such a surprise to find out its only 72mins long , most westerns run into the 2hr range but maybe thats what separates this film for all the others , its not the best but its also not the worst its in there , the film is decent , and i say in my final opinion , you should more then likely rent it unless you want to spend $10 for something that will go back reasonably quick i don’t know thats your call.
C
ReviewdByNate
RatedPG13
RunTime181mins
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