Big Game (2015)

Upon seeing the snapshot picture/poster for this movie, as well as the title, I decided to give it a go. At first, I wasn't too impressed; it wasn't the blockbuster I was expecting, especially with Samuel L. Jackson in it, playing the President of the United States. It was more of a movie aimed at teenagers to young adults; those who dream of meeting, even saving the President of the United States (whether you're American or not). I don't mind these kinds of movies if they're done well with a good cast.This is a family and son, coming of age kind of movie – a boy must find himself under some of the roughest and most extraordinary conditions.I must say, though, that this movie is rather predictable, and you can tell who the protagonist is going to be before he even reveals himself. Also, you can guess who's joining him in this quest.The movie was slow at first (definitely not your regular blockbuster film), but slowly picked up the pace later on in the movie. In the end, the movie went pretty quickly! Could I handle more of it? Probably not. It was timed well!Saying all this, though, it was well-made, and it was refreshing to see a movie that is not your typical Hollywood blockbuster movie, and one that does not even take place anywhere near America, as so many do! Either that, or a made-up country. The casting directors did a good job with casting the actors, as they played their parts well.My scoring went along the lines of IMDb at first, but since sticking with the movie (I'm glad I did), my score rose, as I left this movie somewhat satisfied.Would I watch this movie again? Maybe. It's for sure on my rainy-day list! Would I recommend it to other people? Yeah.If you're going to take it too seriously and point out the plot-holes or improbability of some of the things/scenes in here, instead of what it is, which is a light-hearted movie, then it's probably best you look elsewhere.

Big Game is a middle of the line movie. It's a straight forward enough plot with no real twists and turns unless you've never seen a movie before.Samuel L. Jackson was good as the President and the best thing about the movie. Onni Tommila, the kid in the film, is alright, providing a serviceable job. Ray Stevenson also played his character just fine. Jim Broadbent was also good, and I kinda just enjoyed him as he breezed through the film.The soundtrack was nothing special at all, barely memorable. Sound effects and design were fine. Cinematography was alright, and the action scenes were never confusing to watch. Nothing was really impressive though, just serviceable.The effects, both CGI and practical, ranged from serviceable to impressive, and were needed to amp up the film as it dragged on a little.The non-action sequences weren't as emotional or heartfelt as they could be and kinda just dragged on for a little too long before the action started to happen again.Overall, this is a time wasting film. Switch off your brain and go have some fun with it. Leave it on in the background or something. 5/10, mediocre.

for such a big Finnish crew I'm unsure if they have ever been to Finland..... we do not have mountains like in the film. we have loads of forest and lakes but no mountain ranges, just the odd mountain near the Norway - Sweden boarders. Although the wilderness adventures are portrayed to take place in Finnish Lapland, the outdoor footage in the film are from the Alps and the rest were filmed in Germany....... Lapland is flat....... but this was an enjoyable film if you forget this small issue lol ....

I can't believe Samuel L. Jackson was in this piece of turd. Should be more careful, no excuse.One cliché upon another, comic book dialogue, a series of stupid moves from the bad guys, endless reinforcement of the idea that "we, the US, are the most powerful country," a bland middle-eastern villain, lack of motif for the terrorists' (that word has been mentioned 100X) actions...Common.I can see a 11 year old buying this, but even so there's just too much junk.The music feels transplanted from sci-fi and epic films, Alien meet LOTR...Inapropriate.Down right condescending, and what an Unbelievable waste of 8.5m dollars. Better give it to charity next time.