Enjoyable romp if you let it be ...

Rating: 7/10 (8 November 2004)

I can't to be honest add much over what's been said already except that most of it is about right depending on your perspective ...
The characters are 2 dimensional and mostly poorly acted, there are some pretty big plot holes and there are some problems with consistency and the earlier films. On the other hand the effects are good, the plot hangs together and the action moves at a cracking pace.
You pays your money and you takes your choice - if you are happy to sit back and enjoy the ride of the big screen action I think you'll enjoy this movie. If you are looking for something with a bit of depth, character development and classy acting then maybe this one will not be top of your list.
Oh, P.S. to anyone commenting on the "How did that happen?" surprise ending ... the explanation is all but on screen, in fact so clearly it hardly even counts as a 'surprise ending' at all so I don't know how anyone could miss it! :)