The 6th Day

I knew I was on to a loser when I opted to watch The 6th Day, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and, um, Arnold Schwarzenegger. I mean how much bad acting can one movie stand?! And the scenes where he "acts" with himself are so very bad that I almost couldn't look. It was like some sort of anti-masterclass in acting and screen presence

This. Movie. Was. Bad.

Sure, some of the basic, slightly Philip K Dick-type ideas were quite good, but overall it was a rambling, derivative mess. It's one of those "two hours I'll never get back" films.

I'd advise you to avoid this pile of stinking horse shit at all costs.

Scores
Acting: What acting?! 6
Story: 10
Direction: 8
Enjoyment: 8
Involvement: 8
Total: 40

Minority Report

I'd not seen Minority Report before, so I took the opportunity while Wife (heroically) tackled the bathroom. She's a love, in't she?

Good solid stuff from Spielberg, Cruise, and all, but dare I say just a smidgen too long? Two and a quarter hours is a bit much for something based on a short story, no? I reckon he could've cut at least 20 minutes with no difficulty.

Still, good story, as you'd expect from the guy behind Blade Runner and Total Recall. I award it 60 points.