Hours

When I say this, I might be seen as sacrilegious to many, but Paul Walker was never a good actor. In this case, it's confirmed because it's a drama that essentially revolves around him. Watching him for an hour and a half might be a pleasure for fans, especially since it's one of his last films, but for others, it could be painful because he tries so hard to convey emotions that it becomes boring. Yet the story is incredibly dramatic, moreover based on true events, specifically set against a real disaster backdrop. With a better actor in the lead role, the film could have risen above average, but as it stands, unfortunately, it's quite ordinary because it struggles to maintain tension. (20/12/2013)

Today Paul Walker zoomed off into eternity in his red Porsche and the news has hit me harder than I would have expected. A real nice guy who was also capable of swearing and smashing anybody’s face in. I’m going to miss him, particularly in F&F. I was originally planning on watching the Pawn Shop Chronicles today, but because he plays a quirky junkie in it, it wouldn’t really be the right choice. Here he plays a new dad whose wife died during childbirth. The baby is put into an incubator and the hospital is hit by Hurricane Katrina. The generator breaks down and the battery is junk that requires charging every three minutes. Just one of those days. Three minutes to get rescued, three minutes to get some sleep, to find food... and time is running out. An unobtrusive movie with an excellent idea that could definitely have been a little better. It’s an enjoyable to watch, hopes, fear and even jokes. Never a dull moment. The ending could have been driven to greater extremes, but good. So long, Paul, I’m sure we’ll see each other again a few more times. You aren’t playing fair, Mr. Ventilator. (01/12/2013)