We Own the Night..Good Movie Could have been better. - Blu-ray Forum

Roland1919 · 04-10-2008, 05:48 PM

WARNING -CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

First off, being a Deputy Sheriff - I am very critical of "COP" movies as they are often inaccurate and I wind up spending most the time pointing out officer safety issues. This movie offered an outstanding cast and a great performance by Joaquin Phoenix and a solid performance by Marc Walburgh. I've seen mixed reviews about his movie and came to the conclusion that the movie felt rushed from the middle on. The car chase?; a drugie turned cop over night?; the shootout at the end(?) was terrible and the officers were not only outgunned??? but basically without cover and fish in a barrel. One particular failed operative was to always cover all entrances and exits before moving. Walburgh on the Mega-Phone was absolutely ridiculous - as no one was in position...sorry for the rant but that is so Hollywood. They could have set this up for a sequel with no problem. For those that don't know this was a real problem in NY in the late '80, (I know I grew up around it), the Russians did grow in power and stature and basically took the place of an absent Italian Mob.

dakota81 · 04-10-2008, 05:59 PM

There wasn't anything to really hate or despise about this movie, but there also wasn't anything memorable about it. There wasn't anything that made me care about the characters, to want to see them succeed in the end. Your post warns over spoilers, so I'll just write away, at the ending of the movie, if Phoenix's character was killed (mainly because he was so stupid to chase him in the field), that would have been fine with me. I really didn't care.

Gamma_Winstead · 04-10-2008, 06:20 PM

Did anyone notice that Whalbergs character got shot in the face.... and never had a scar. I was especially annoyed by the fact that Jaq's character could go to a police party thing and have no one figure him out.

Roland1919 · 04-10-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

Did anyone notice that Whalbergs character got shot in the face.... and never had a scar. I was especially annoyed by the fact that Jaq's character could go to a police party thing and have no one figure him out.

He had a scar...wasn't very good but it was there...No one had to figure him out at the police party and the Russians didn't know because he had a different last name that Wahlburg and the script had Walburgs crew bust him and his own night club...now he accidentally becomes prime candidate for informer.

Chaka · 04-10-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dakota81

There wasn't anything to really hate or despise about this movie, but there also wasn't anything memorable about it. There wasn't anything that made me care about the characters, to want to see them succeed in the end. Your post warns over spoilers, so I'll just write away, at the ending of the movie, if Phoenix's character was killed (mainly because he was so stupid to chase him in the field), that would have been fine with me. I really didn't care.

Memorable..... Eva Mendez bare tits?

Yeah I too found it lacking in something. Such high expectations with the casting but its as almost they just ran out of ideas/money/dialog/directing etc.

Ice2Dragon · 04-10-2008, 06:30 PM

blinded by the wall of giant text.

Roland1919 · 04-10-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice2Dragon

blinded by the wall of giant text.

LOL, Sorry, I do that if I write alot - so people can get through it quicker...

mgonzo2u · 04-10-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Roland1919

WARNING -CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

First off, being a Deputy Sheriff - I am very critical of "COP" movies as they are often inaccurate and I wind up spending most the time pointing out officer safety issues. This movie offered an outstanding cast and a great performance by Joaquin Phoenix and a solid performance by Marc Walburgh. I've seen mixed reviews about his movie and came to the conclusion that the movie felt rushed from the middle on. The car chase?; a drugie turned cop over night?; the shootout at the end(?) was terrible and the officers were not only outgunned??? but basically without cover and fish in a barrel. One particular failed operative was to always cover all entrances and exits before moving. Walburgh on the Mega-Phone was absolutely ridiculous - as no one was in position...sorry for the rant but that is so Hollywood. They could have set this up for a sequel with no problem. For those that don't know this was a real problem in NY in the late '80, (I know I grew up around it), the Russians did grow in power and stature and basically took the place of an absent Italian Mob.

You took umbrage with this movie as a badge carrier gun slinger while you use an avatar of one of the greatest TV cops (Vic Mackey) ever that was on a show that was pretty far from real life (for the most part).

Alrighty then......

Roland1919 · 04-10-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

You took umbrage with this movie as a badge carrier gun slinger while you use an avatar of one of the greatest TV cops (Vic Mackey) ever that was on a show that was pretty far from real life (for the most part).

Alrighty then......

..for the most part...it happens...

The script is also very intelligent if not for the drama people crave.

Roland1919 · 04-10-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

You took umbrage with this movie as a badge carrier gun slinger while you use an avatar of one of the greatest TV cops (Vic Mackey) ever that was on a show that was pretty far from real life (for the most part).

Alrighty then......

FYI...the Show was orignally going to be called Ramphardt after the notorious LAPD Division. From what I gather the writers read a lot of reports and follow up investigations that went toward the script...the name change came at the very end.

Blu Titan · 04-10-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice2Dragon

blinded by the wall of giant text.

I never though that Eva was all that hot, but in this movie

mgonzo2u · 04-10-2008, 08:12 PM

Being from So Cal, I am very familiar with the real news out of the Rampart division.

That division has a very shady real life history.

Being a friend of multiple law enforcement types from CHP to a local Orange County city I was raised in, I know shady real life badge carriers all over the place.

I could write a few scripts myself.

Be safe out there.

Psychonaut · 04-10-2008, 08:23 PM

Movie was okay but not up to all the hype. It felt like it was missing that special something that could have made it great. Don't know what it is, but there was a void.

Roland1919 · 04-10-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

Being from So Cal, I am very familiar with the real news out of the Rampart division.

That division has a very shady real life history.

Being a friend of multiple law enforcement types from CHP to a local Orange County city I was raised in, I know shady real life badge carriers all over the place.

I could write a few scripts myself.

Be safe out there.

Thank You . I am a good one and the sentiments are always appreciated.

Chaka · 04-10-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by flickdirect

Anything with vampires I have to watch. I am obsessed with them. However I found myself turning off this blu half way through. I just couldn't get into it at all. There was nothing that I could pin point, but just overall..I felt...bored....

This ain't a vampire flick though.

nrose101 · 04-10-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaka

This ain't a vampire flick though.

Wow that is scary. Discard my entire post that was for 30 days of night, not we own the night...not enought sleep last night....The original post has been removed. Sorry about that.

Secretagentnumber6 · 04-10-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by flickdirect

Anything with vampires I have to watch. I am obsessed with them. However I found myself turning off this blu half way through. I just couldn't get into it at all. There was nothing that I could pin point, but just overall..I felt...bored....

Dwight: I saw Wedding Crashers accidentally. I bought a ticket for Grizzly Man and went into the wrong theatre. After an hour, I figured I was in the wrong theatre, but I kept waiting. That's the thing about bear attacks, they come when you least expect it.

Actually,I think you are thinking of 30 days of night.

nrose101 · 04-10-2008, 08:41 PM

Yes I was sorry about. Have my netflix copy of We Own the Night sitting on my coffee table but just haven't watched it yet. Sorry to jump in with the wrong movie.

Chaka · 04-10-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by flickdirect

Yes I was sorry about. Have my netflix copy of We Own the Night sitting on my coffee table but just haven't watched it yet. Sorry to jump in with the wrong movie.

happens to all of us.

topcop8p7 · 04-11-2008, 06:22 PM

I am also very critical of cop movies as I am also a police officer. I agree with you, especially the bust at the end. I remember making a comment to my friend who was watching it with me that in real life, they would have blocked all the exits first, and Mark Walburgh probably wouldn't have used a megaphone. I'm surprised Joaquin Phoenix didn't die just for bein an idiot and chasing the guy blindly. But overall, pretty enteraining flick, especially the opening scene!

04-10-2008, 05:48 PM	#1
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	We Own the Night..Good Movie Could have been better. WARNING -CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!! First off, being a Deputy Sheriff - I am very critical of "COP" movies as they are often inaccurate and I wind up spending most the time pointing out officer safety issues. This movie offered an outstanding cast and a great performance by Joaquin Phoenix and a solid performance by Marc Walburgh. I've seen mixed reviews about his movie and came to the conclusion that the movie felt rushed from the middle on. The car chase?; a drugie turned cop over night?; the shootout at the end(?) was terrible and the officers were not only outgunned??? but basically without cover and fish in a barrel. One particular failed operative was to always cover all entrances and exits before moving. Walburgh on the Mega-Phone was absolutely ridiculous - as no one was in position...sorry for the rant but that is so Hollywood. They could have set this up for a sequel with no problem. For those that don't know this was a real problem in NY in the late '80, (I know I grew up around it), the Russians did grow in power and stature and basically took the place of an absent Italian Mob. Last edited by Roland1919; 04-10-2008 at 05:53 PM.

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04-10-2008, 05:59 PM	#2
dakota81 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007	There wasn't anything to really hate or despise about this movie, but there also wasn't anything memorable about it. There wasn't anything that made me care about the characters, to want to see them succeed in the end. Your post warns over spoilers, so I'll just write away, at the ending of the movie, if Phoenix's character was killed (mainly because he was so stupid to chase him in the field), that would have been fine with me. I really didn't care.

04-10-2008, 06:20 PM	#3
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Did anyone notice that Whalbergs character got shot in the face.... and never had a scar. I was especially annoyed by the fact that Jaq's character could go to a police party thing and have no one figure him out.

04-10-2008, 06:30 PM	#6
Ice2Dragon Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:9	blinded by the wall of giant text.

04-10-2008, 08:12 PM	#12
mgonzo2u Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:O.C. KOOK FOR LIFE Blu-ray collection:112	Being from So Cal, I am very familiar with the real news out of the Rampart division. That division has a very shady real life history. Being a friend of multiple law enforcement types from CHP to a local Orange County city I was raised in, I know shady real life badge carriers all over the place. I could write a few scripts myself. Be safe out there.

04-10-2008, 08:23 PM	#13
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Movie was okay but not up to all the hype. It felt like it was missing that special something that could have made it great. Don't know what it is, but there was a void.

04-10-2008, 08:41 PM	#18
nrose101 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Delray Beach, FL 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:140 MA collection:25 Digital collection:157 iTunes collection:424 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:327	Yes I was sorry about. Have my netflix copy of We Own the Night sitting on my coffee table but just haven't watched it yet. Sorry to jump in with the wrong movie.

04-11-2008, 06:22 PM	#20
topcop8p7 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Olympia, WA US	I am also very critical of cop movies as I am also a police officer. I agree with you, especially the bust at the end. I remember making a comment to my friend who was watching it with me that in real life, they would have blocked all the exits first, and Mark Walburgh probably wouldn't have used a megaphone. I'm surprised Joaquin Phoenix didn't die just for bein an idiot and chasing the guy blindly. But overall, pretty enteraining flick, especially the opening scene!

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