{"id":20175,"date":"2016-06-16T11:51:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T10:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ps4pro.eu\/?p=20175"},"modified":"2016-06-16T11:51:55","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T10:51:55","slug":"central-intelligence-from-geek-to-lethal-killer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2016\/06\/16\/central-intelligence-from-geek-to-lethal-killer\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Intelligence \u2013 From Geek to Lethal Killer"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOVIE REVIEW – Ah \u201eThe Rock\u201d, the actor who now and then decides to do a movie besides The Fast and Furious franchise it’s usually fun, wacky comedy movie. While we had such efforts as The Tooth Fairy, or Doom in Central Intelligence we get a much shier version of the good old wrestler.This time, The Rock goes on an espionage mission with Kevin Hart to save the world from The Rock?<\/h4>\n

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In Central Intelligence<\/strong><\/em>, we are shown the early lives of Bob Stone (The Rock<\/strong><\/em>) and Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart<\/strong><\/em><\/a>). Both of them are at different points near the end of High School. Calvin is a superstar, an incredible athlete and smart with a love of his life. Meanwhile, the Rock is\u2026 well, a poorly CGI-d fat kid who has no friends and is a total loser.<\/p>\n

As a final moment, we see Bob getting humiliated in front of the entire school. Twenty years pass and the roles are reversed. Calvin is now living a mediocre life of an accountant, while The Rock<\/strong><\/em> \u201elost weight\u201d, and became proficient in the art of spying. However one thing The Rock<\/strong><\/em> did not lose, which was his awkward personality from the teen years. Armed with his fanny pack, and gun, he leaps into action with Calvin.<\/p>\n

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Screaming Hart and Weird Dwayne<\/h3>\n

Kevin Hart<\/strong><\/em> was unbearable in this movie<\/strong><\/em>, annoying, and pretty much would have loved anyone else to play his role. His only role was to shriek in the film<\/strong><\/em> and look like a dumb idiot. Unfortunately, his acting chops are not that great. He tries to do his best; he does, but it is just not enough for even this movie<\/strong><\/em>. He has one volume level, and that talks as loud as he can to sound funny.<\/p>\n

Here I cannot believe in the real world being qualified to be a CIA agent. He\u2019s so childlike and kid faced smiley throughout the movie that because of the nature of the plot I was not able to figure out whether The Rock<\/strong><\/em> is A) or B). Only the near end of the movie<\/strong><\/em> provided clarify, and even guessing what would happen in the end proved me wrong.<\/p>\n

The plot is bare bones and quite simple, but because of The Rock<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s acting, and the way the scenes are played out it become quite exciting.<\/p>\n

Also, Aaron Paul<\/strong><\/em><\/a> from Breaking Bad is in it, so it\u2019s always nice to see him get any acting job after that series.<\/p>\n

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Grounded action<\/h3>\n

Central Intelligence<\/strong><\/em> is not a flashy movie<\/strong><\/em>; it does not rely on heavy CGI (besides that one part), special effects, or even high-octane action scenes. The trailer<\/strong><\/em>s sort of spoil the good action scenes so I would advise skipping the trailer<\/strong><\/em>s. Otherwise, you\u2019ll have to stay for the banter, and that is hit and miss. Kevin Hart<\/strong><\/em> does not add too much, but The Rock<\/strong><\/em> has great timing and jokes for most of the movie<\/strong><\/em>. The jokes are okay, and the shootout, fight scenes are average.<\/p>\n

It plays it safe throughout the film<\/strong><\/em> which I was disappointed a bit. Plus eighteen CIA agents vs. Rock was getting a bit tired for the third time in the film<\/strong><\/em>. The music and the visuals of the movie<\/strong><\/em> are entirely forgettable, which in this case is not much of a problem, since as mentioned above, the movie<\/strong><\/em> is more about banter than actual epic fight scenes. Though some pleasant and memorable music would have been nice. The final fight scene though is just \u201ethroat ripping\u201d-ly awesome (bit gruesome for some kids though probably).<\/p>\n

Dwayne Johnson<\/strong><\/em><\/a> however in this movie<\/strong><\/em> was weird. The first scenes with him were unfunny and too forced. The CGI \u201eRock\u201d on a fat kid was cringe worthy and just dreadful. However after that small annoying few minutes later, his acting got way better, and a bit creepy at parts. The implication of The Rock<\/strong><\/em> being a deadly CIA agent is not too far fetched and is a role that suits him.<\/p>\n