Tweekums As this thriller opens an anti-terrorism summit is about to start in Salamanca, Spain; before it does the US president is due to address a crowd assembled in a square as the media broadcasts the events to the world. As we see what the media sees the president stands up to speak then a shot rings out. Shortly afterwards there is the sound of a muffled explosion but before we learn any more about that a huge explosion rocks the square. We then see the events from various other points of view; a secret service agent who has just returned to work after being injured saving the president during a previous attack; a Spanish policeman and an American tourist who filmed the events as well as certain people who can't be mentioned to avoid spoiling the various twists. As we see the various points of view we learn new details about what really happened and gradually build up a picture of who was behind the events.This is a solid thriller that opens an in explosive style that quickly grips the viewer. The way we learn what happened by seeing the events from different points of view is interesting. In most films major events never take place at the same time but here, just as in real life they do, and the repeated viewings of the events allow us to see this. One might expect the repeat viewings to get repetitive but each perspective is significantly different to the others and we are constantly learning new details. The cast does an impressive job; most notably Dennis Quaid as the Secret Service agent at the centre of events and Forest Whitaker as the tourist who gets caught up in events. There is plenty of action, this is impressive and includes explosions, shootings and the near obligatory car chase at the end. There are plenty of twists before the truth is exposed; some of these are far from expected. Overall I rather enjoyed this and would recommend it to anybody looking for a thriller with a difference.

Davis P Vantage Point (2008) is a very exciting film that is full of interesting twists and turns. All the actors do very well in it as well. Sigourney Weaver does a great job here, she gives a very dramatic and focused performance, even though her appearance in the film is rather brief. Dennis Quaid, the star of the film, does a pretty good job too, he is very believable in the role. I love how this film was shot, it was shot very beautifully, the setting was very pretty too, I loved the scenery in Spain. The script was well written as well, good dialogue between characters. Now there were a few scenes where the acting was just a little on the cheesy side, but like I said, it was just a few moments where the acting seemed a little wooden. This film is a good time to sit down and watch for a lot of fun action and an interesting plot. 7/10 for vantage point.

Ole Sandbaek Joergensen I liked the story being pieced together as it was, seeing the same scenario again and again from different angles actually worked out better then I had expected. It is maybe not new, but it really worked out and having so many multiple interpretations is a fun aspect.The film in itself is an okay action/crime/thriller, even with the many great actors it doesn't become more then that. The process of the film must however have taken a lot of time, planning all the shots, the angles and engineering it all to fit together at the end, very nicely done.I think it was good and entertaining and I really don't know what they should have done more to make it more.

bowmanblue 'Vantage Point' is basically a thriller about a terrorist bombing/plot to kill the President of America while he's on an overseas trip. And, as you may probably be thinking, there's not much original about that plot. However, the film's major 'selling point' is that the story is told several times, through the use of different spectators/participants' perspectives (in fact 'Perspective' might have been a more appropriate title!).Therefore, the film-makers can claim it's an original concept applied to a not particularly original idea. And it works... just.For a thriller it ticks all the boxes you want. It has stars (many in fact) who all turn in an acceptable performance (and give them extra credit when none of them are in it ALL the way through, therefore hardly giving them a chance to 'flesh out' their character). It's not that long and there are a good few shoot-outs/explosions/car chases.And that's it really. It could be described as 'run of the mill' if it wasn't for it's different approach to the norm, plus it has just about enough A-list stars in it to raise it above a B-movie. But, at the end of the day, that's basically what it is – a glorified B-movie. But that's no bad thing, as it's highly watchable and should keep you entertained if you like thrillers for just under an hour and a half.http://thewrongtreemoviereviews.blogspot.co.uk/