Let that plane take off, you will not. (Yeah, I know you were expecting 'something on a something')

The Movie: S.W.A.T., directed by Clark Johnson
Recommendation: Von Gauzen
Reason: Dumb summer action blockbuster starring Colin Farrell.

There's not a lot of substance to this movie, though the action is quite solid. It's a pretty basic story with an interesting premise (criminal offers huge reward for his own release). It could have probably gotten as good as The Rock or Con Air, but falls short due to casting and action setpieces that just don't push far enough.

LL Cool J is never a mistake in a movie like this. He's genuine, funny and sweet while also being goddamn ripped. Colin Farrell's okay, so's Michelle Rodriguez, and Samuel L. Jackson knows his audience. I think that it's probably Farrell more than Rodriguez that's the not-quite-great part here.

This is a solid movie, just not a great one. It's a good standby to have around if you just can't get enough planes-landing-on-bridges in your life. Maybe you might one day have a craving for just some random Sam Jackson.

-180/365 down, 185/365 to go