Don't dis this awesome movie

Rating: 8/10 (13 December 1999)

The simple reason that Armageddon was the highest grossing movie of 1998 is the fact that it is a great movie. Sure the characters were two dimensional, sure the plot was manipulative, sure the action was gratuitous, and sure it was an exercise in American flag waving - who cares! The best thing about this movie was that it didn't take itself too seriously. The script writers gave Bruce Willis the corny macho lines and then backed these up using the wit of Steve Buscemi and the bumbling russian played by Peter Stromare. Even though the characters were shallow, they are so likeable you'll be concerned for their welfare by the end of the film. And even though you can basically guess what happens by watching the trailer, the continuing crises and regular moments of tension serve to keep you in your seat. Armageddon is so much more than a comet movie, it's an action, a romance and a comedy. And besides, how can it be bad if Billy Bob decided to star in it?