Daredevil
By day, blind attorney Matt Murdock (Ben Affleck) toils for justice in Hell's Kitchen. By night, he's Daredevil, The Man Without Fear - a powerful, masked vigilante stalking the dark streets with an uncanny radar sense that allows him to "see" with superhuman capabilities. But when the love of his life, fiery Elektra Natchios (Jennifer Garner), is targeted by New York City's ruthless kingpin of crime (Michael Clarke Duncan) and his deadly assassin Bullseye (Colin Farrell), Daredevil may be about to meet his match.
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pleasantly surprised - AMELIA
This movie was surprisingly good. I was expecting another boring superhero movie, but this one was surprisingly original. The two main characters had chemistry, the villains were scary, the music was good. It was a very good movie . Unlike most, it wasn't a waste of my time. Jennifer Garner in particular did an awesome job.Leaves a lot to be desired - Pumon
I must say that I was not a big fan of this movie. Its interesting that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were in this together before they were a couple. So I guess it fun to watch from that persepective. The acting and the storyline unfotunetly leave a lot to be desired.The Blind Leading... - SPSullivan
Although the character is less renowned than fellow Marvel Comics super-heroes Spider-Man or the X-Men, "Daredevil" is nonetheless a successful and entertaining film. Much of this is thanks to Johnson's emphasis on character: unlike other overpopulated costumed outings like "Batman & Robin", "Daredevil" never feels crowded, and each of the leads is given ample attention. Particularly good is Garner: sexy, feisty and aggressive without being cartoonish. Affleck is not bad as the conflicted Matt Murdock, but he never quite plumbs the depths of the character's inner turmoil, his fear that one man can never make a real difference. Johnson's script is well-written, but overly perfunctory: after spending half an hour to set up the characters, "Daredevil" then feels as if it's in a race to finish. And although Johnson's direction is mostly fine -- consider the stunning opening image of the super-hero clinging to a church crucifix -- this too falters in places, with combat scenes proving notably difficult to follow. Costume designer James Acheson's decision to outfit Daredevil in leather rather than spandex is interesting, but it doesn't quite work, failing to make a strong visual impression. "Daredevil", then, is a good, exciting movie, but one hopes that the filmmakers will give careful consideration to its many flaws prior to the hypothetical sequel.
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pleasantly surprised - AMELIA
This movie was surprisingly good. I was expecting another boring superhero movie, but this one was surprisingly original. The two main characters had chemistry, the villains were scary, the music was good. It was a very good movie . Unlike most, it wasn't ...Leaves a lot to be desired - Pumon
I must say that I was not a big fan of this movie. Its interesting that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were in this together before they were a couple. So I guess it fun to watch from that persepective. The acting and the storyline unfotunetly leave a ...The Blind Leading... - SPSullivan
Although the character is less renowned than fellow Marvel Comics super-heroes Spider-Man or the X-Men, "Daredevil" is nonetheless a successful and entertaining film. Much of this is thanks to Johnson's emphasis on character: unlike other overpopulated costumed ...