Armed

source: Armed

I really really wanted to like this movie... I didn't hate it, but I didn't like it enough either. I feel there was a concept here that could have provided a great story, but I got lost in the plot and character build-up. Mario Van Peoples should have brought in help when writing this movie translate it properly to big screen. (Spoiler Alert) I love the idea of hallucination and a 6th sense kind of feel and plot, but there were too many symbolism's and lost translations that hurt this movie at times where it should have helped. The quasi romance between the main character and the girl half his age came off as creepy more than romantic and friendship with his imaginary friend was too over the top. I mean who scales a billboard and plants explosives to successfully; and does so to make a point to his old colleague. To many roach visions which also took away from the film, it added zero value. Good try, but next time get a little more basic in your movies Mario.

Do many bad reviews. Well i havent even finished yrt n can tell so many didnt bother paying attention due to crap comments. Not the best movie but obviously about a topic that happens to many ex service people of sorts. See it for what is is, a topical movie trying to out light on such topics as PTSD. It gets very confusing at times, but i imagine thats exactly what it could be like for sufferers. For what it is worth, great topic and fun to watch. Give it a try.

As NWA say it's about the attitude and I'm writing this because I saw the LOW ratings and was going to give it a miss but then a single reviewer called it New Narrative and a high score. I'm glad I read their review. This is an 'Indy' movie, which means some peoples brains hurt because it demands close attention and their attitude was probably 'Guns, Black Man, it's gonna be action!'. It's not Blockbuster ROCK genre, it's indy folks! If it were French made with subtitles it'd killing it in the frappacinno houses. But this is American made and present day, which makes it disturbing because it's holding the mirror up to us today. If you are American gun owner or not, on medication or not, and travelled to France, UK, Germany etc you'd have some kind of 'narrative breakdown'. Other industrial nations attitude to pain killers, weapons, is so different to ours they'll casually say we're a psychotic nation. And this movie shows that in a brill way, as the ending dialog displays. Intense profound movie about our present day demons. Go see with an Indy film attitude.

This movie is absolutely the most confusing movie I've ever watched. Granted I'm only halfway through, but it's so hard to follow; I still can't figure out what's going on 1:12 mins in. *EDIT* AFTER viewing the entire movie, I retract my previous statement. It is definitely a mind twister, the beginning, and middle could have been written in a way that is easier to follow but, the ending wraps it all together. I moved my rating my 3 stars to 5. If you keep an open mind, and know the ending explains everything ahead of time; it's worth the watch. I wish I had known it would eventually make sense prior to starting it! :)

Great mix of issues to resolve. Redemption, PTSD, mental health, pressure and encouragement from successful sibling - very well crafted and amazingly executed. This may be Mario's best work acting. It wasn't cocky. It was a strong damaged individual putting on their best face to hide the internal turmoil. Bravo! I see a lot of movies and think this borders on brilliance. I was captivated by how he portrayed the character trying to navigate LIFE. A cry for help on how to cope with life's challenges. A nice homage to "Fight Club" fictional characters. Too bad for the petty Trump attacks. The content stands on it's own.

With everything that is going on now regarding PTSD, Agent Orange, mass murders and other killings committed by veterans, I think this movie is outstanding. There is a dark side to it that stirs away from the usual documentary type genre. Mario Van Peebles is not your average status quo actor. Always expect the unusual.

This man made the most dumbest & insane movie on the planet... A very bad low budget film... The only movie I liked from him was "We The Party", but this movie wasn't exciting to watch... Dont waste your time watching this movie & most scenes will be too stupid to watch!

This film was written, directed and starred Mario Van Peebles and family. 10 years after an operation that went bad, Chief (Mario Van Peebles) is contacted by members of his crew who are all heavily armed and spout conspiracy theories about being exposed to a biohazard that makes them all goofy. Chief decides to help them, investigating the man who worked with him and is going to marry his ex-wife (girlfriend?) in India. Oh yea, someone kidnapped a Catholic school girl. The film was all over the place by design. I will admit Peebles writes some clever dialogue, especially in the barber shop scene. However, his seemingly anti-gun message was confused when a good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun. Otherwise, the film is very pro-gun control and anti-Trump. I would recommend MVP get some help developing a plot. Guide: F-word. near rape, FF nudity (Shakira Barrera, +others)

1st of all... sorry for My glitchy EN. this specific those who went in as a team and only one got out. im from ISR, iv seen a 21 years old kid that ran one night and opened up the grave of his b' in arm, he went in, lay down beside him, and talked with him all night wondering why he was the only survivor. so yes, in these day & age you need to know whats going on. the main char had a "legit" reason for breaking down. the emphesis is on Breaking Down. prescription durgs, anti depression and what not.............. all these are assumed to be minor and NOT "Legit" issues, well.... they ARE! the Above will break down and Tare Down and UNDERMINE the Base Foundations of the Mind and then the Soul. everything else was said already, i just want to say that its a shame people dont know about the American Spirit. i guessing americans (good americans) are hoping that this spirit will fix everything in the end, even some of us non american are hoping for this. lets hope were heading for a change.