DOes R.I.P.D. break Reynolds' comic curse? Find out in our review!
The effects in R.I.P.D. are disappointing. The deados resemble overly exaggerated cartoon villains that never seem threatening or menacing. A few of the effects are pretty interesting, but they are few and far between. While the movie is campy and over the top, the villains are almost an embarrassment to where we are currently in the digital age of film. The most disappointing effect comes from the reveal of the main villain’s true form. The effects in R.I.P.D. resemble left over effects from Men In Black 2 (yes, the bad one).
Reynolds holding Fox hostage for a Deadpool film
The pacing of the movie is also off. The movie often switches from campy monster humor to emotional drama. This would be ok if enough time were given to each one. Instead you get 10 straight minutes of monster mashing with 15 seconds of emotion. The movie would have been better served to focus on the monsters completely. The pacing feels unnatural as if there are two movies in one. The script at times is almost disappointing and you can see the ending coming from a mile away. It’s predictable and formulaic.
The cast saves this film, but not by much
R.I.P.D. is not a good movie by any stretch of the imagination, but it is fun. The performances are great and Bridges and Parker steal the show. With a formulaic script and campy B movie humor, the movie delivers a few laughs but mostly misses the mark. The humor is mostly juvenile but should appeal to the same younger crowd that will see Kick Ass 2. The movie is available in 3D, but don’t waste your time. This is the perfect film to avoid in the theaters and watch at home on DVD. The film company must feel the same way. Pre-orders for R.I.P.D. on DVD and Blu-Ray are available now.
Score: 6 / 10
