Friday, September 24, 2010

The Action Movie Knight & Day

By Francesca Blankenship

Two people with different lives cross paths in Knight & Day. The idea that they are as different as night and day is the idea behind the spin they put on the title reflecting knight instead of night. As the story continues, you begin to see that although they are different, he really does turn out to be her knight in shining armor. She is a bit reluctant to allow this, but finds herself in no position to argue.

Part of a good drama is the chase that comes with the story. You may not even know the exact reason for the chase right away, but you know it's important enough that the bad guys want the good guys out of the picture. With everyone running all over the place, you can throw in some cars or a boat or a motorcycle. A chase is a chase no matter what vehicle you're attempting to escape on. It's the people that add to the big picture.

A love story begins during the movie that is comical and heartfelt. The one liners and references to moments they share reflect a relationship that grows over time. As they learn more about each other, they become closer and closer. It's a complicated issue filled with chase scenes, moments of truth and occasional unconsciousness.

The story and life behind each person reflects a little about where they came from. As time continues and their paths continue to cross, each person is lead intimately deeper into the lives each other leads. From one sisters wedding to parents that have no idea what has become of their son, the emotions start to roll as the situation gets more and more complex.

An initial reaction to this movie could appear to be the action that is enhanced in the promotions. A few lines that keep you laughing show the comedy that makes the action all that more unique. Attention is given to the fact that these are real people in a difficult situation trying to make the most of it. Sometimes you laugh in a tough situation and sometimes you cry.

The surroundings throughout this movie show the importance of showing change at every turn. Finding yourself in a warehouse and then waking up on a deserted island is not typical for many people. In order to achieve this, many creative people helped imagine the best scene and designed it to become reality. Being on the run and requiring resources means a lot of creativity is necessary. Putting together a puzzle where the pieces need to fit in the end appears to be the ultimate challenge.

The bad guys in this movie are so devious and casual that it makes you forget they are the bad guys. Knowing how to run away from a bullet to shoot at a moving target, you find yourself almost rooting for them to be successful.

When you watch Knight & Day, you will see for yourself just what happens when two peoples lives interfere. From one normal day to the next where you're being chased by bad guys with some guy you barely know, you'll love this movie just for the simplistic comedy and drama.

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