Snakes on a Plane

I read a lot of things about this film (all the hype surrounding it, etc.) only after watching it, which is good because, since all I was aware of was its average rating, the only thing I could expect was ordinary silly fun. That is exactly what I got, therefore I’m satisfied, but I can imagine going to the cinema for the “B-movie event of the year” only to get something where you can’t tell whether it’s stupid intentionally or unintentionally, in which case I think it would certainly not get three stars. (07/25/2008)

A remarkable action caper that captivates primarily with an unusually straightforward script without any higher ambitions and a charismatic Samuel L. Jackson in the lead role. If you’ve been looking for some time for a genre film that is action-packed, fast-paced, entertaining, and that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and even makes fun of itself, Snakes on a Plane is the right choice. There are plenty of colorful snakes, plenty of spicy scenes, and plenty of serious wisecracks. The attractively portrayed aviation issue will put a smile on your face, as it's not too far from real practice, while a seven-meter python swallowing one of the unnamed businessmen will make you life. A decent one-off, with perhaps a too simple and casual finish in the form of landing at LAX airport. (04/15/2007)

Riding the massive wave of various genre clichés with icy calm is a hell of a dose of detachment, which director David R. Ellis really doesn't spare. Even though the fan hype was quite a bit stronger than what the film actually turned out to be, with a cynical dose of audience perversion, one can do nothing but revel for 105 minutes in what wonders can be cooked up from the "B-movie" genre. Definitely the best ultra motherfucking cool movie of the year! (09/19/2006)

Huh? I wish it was at least stupid to the point that it’s fun, but it doesn't even have a decent dose of idiocy. It's just a stupid accumulation of clichés, moreover in a tragically boring sequence. I would perhaps only describe the solid Samuel L. Jackson as good - otherwise, I was not interested by any of it. Stupid and empty boredom without a hint of fun. (09/24/2008)

From beginning to end, a hopeless and exhausted borefest starring Samuel L. Jackson instead of Eric Roberts. By the end I was really suffering, and I like B-movie stuff a lot. If it wasn't for the stupid advertising campaign that wanted to turn this crap into a cult-movie, I'd probably be more moderate, but I won’t (10/06/2006)