Redundant overkill

Rating: 2/10 (22 March 1999)

Maybe this story did not intend to be Citizen Kane, but, I barely made it through it. I don't expect these movies to always deliver stellar performances or rock solid plots. I was disappointed with The Rock, really enjoyed Con Air, had fun with Enemy of the State and was ready to turn off Armageddon. It wasn't funny, smart, emotional or original. With half an hour to go in the movie, I didn't care what happened to any of the characters (except maybe Steve Buscemi) and I couldn't concentrate on much because of the visual and aural overload. I don't care how closely you pay attention, it is impossible to follow anything with all the noise and explosions. I don't mind mindless movies sometimes but I can never see myself being in the right mood for this.