Well, I love it

Rating: Null/10 (2 February 1999)

I could not count just how many times I have seen this film. Twice in the cinema but several times since on video. And it just gets better and better. But let's not get all serious here. It is not intended to be utterly realistic. It is supposed to be a fun, fx movie with a plausible plot. And indeed it is. The characters are fun - Bruce taking on his usual role of the grumpy, world saving leader, Ben as the gung-ho jock with a soft spot for his employer's daughter, Liv as the daughter with a small but emotionally charged role and of course Steve as the genius idiot. Although I was reduced to tears in various parts (seriously, I cried like a baby), this film makes me smile and gives me goosebumps beyond belief. Although I believe it is time to give Brucey baby some new dialogue - (come on, what's with the "Let's just ask God to take care of our friends" and "I have never missed a depth I have aimed for, and by God I'm not going to miss this. I will make 800 feet, I swear to God I will" - I thought his performance was first rate as a dad with a conscience. Overall, I think it beats everything I have ever seen. Good fun, great fx and good weepy emotion. And Liv Tyler is amazing - with three heartwrenching scenes in the control room - "That is my father up there", "I don't have anywhere else to go" and "That is my family up there so I don't wanna hear we hope so". She should be up for an Oscar.