Are John Woo's movies overrated?

Question

Am I the only one who thinks John Woo's films blow?

I don't mean to be a jerk about it, but goddamn, his films are one big cliche after another. It's like he substitutes gunfire for quality writing.

Apparently the only thing he learned from Peckinpah (a true master who actually used his films to make comments on the nature of violence) is that gunfire can be exciting. But it's like the guy is addicted to cliches - slow motion, two-fisted gunfights ... oh, and let's not forget the everpresent doves!

Ugh.

Answer 1

Yes they are.I haven't seen one John Woo movie that I liked.