Terrific film! Be prepared to rewind & start it again! :-)

Rating: 9/10 (2 September 2002)

I loved this movie, especially the superlative acting (as always) by Brad Pitt. Bruce Willis is also fantastic -- very human and believable. I did find the music to be a bit overwhelming & intrusive in one or two scenes, but that seems to be the trend in today's movies.
The plot is complex and convoluted enough that after the first viewing, I found myself confused about a few details, so I settled back on the couch and watched it again. The second time around I picked up on several details and the ending came together for me. I love movies with an unexpected twist at the ending, and this was one of the twistiest!
My only real complaint is the lack of any real discussion about the heart of the plot: the virus. I think some basic background on the virus and its effects would have been appropriate, along with some explanation as to how the 1% of the population survived and why they have to live underground.
Also, it should have been revealed to the viewer what crimes James Cole was in prison for; I mean, he is the 'good guy' throughout the movie and it seems hard to reconcile that with what we're told in the beginning, that he has a history of violence.
All around, this is an utterly fantastic movie. A must-see!