A great alternative in the Sci-Fi landscape

Rating: 8/10 (5 May 2002)

This is quite a film. Not only was it made for a small price tag, it delivered the goods with a strong story, a strong technical backdrop and a dark nature which isn't often seen in science fiction films.
Terry Gilliam achieved a a huge boost to this film. When I look back, the choice to make him director seemed the most logical. Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt thoroughly surprised me, and I wonder what would have happened if neither of these two went for this movie. Pitt easily could have become another pretty boy, but he kept choosing unusual roles such as this one and eventually Fight Club. This is a great little film to watch.