7/10
More than an action film
13 August 2001
THis movie is more than an action film, it's neo noir. I admit it is a little simplistic at times, it also has a lot to it. many audiences these days think film noir is dead, they are wrong. A lot of people do not have the patience for fim noir, but if you do ,it pays off. No one in this movie is innocent. Kurt Russell's character starts out bad, but when he realises what he has done, he seeks redemption. Kevin Costner is an especially evil villian and he does a good job of it. ( By the way, I HATE Kevin Costner!!!) Also the violence in the movie is done in the style of Asian Action Hong Kong Cinema, which is more extreme than Americans are used to. This movie is by no means perfect, but it doesn't matter, because this was cool. Hey, It's an action movie, not Shakespeare. Action Movies aren't for too much thinking. THe style in this movie is not nessesarily unique, but it is seldom used, and it is done in a whole new way. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you entertained. Give it a chance and I promise you will have fun.
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