Well acted and thoughtful action flick

Rating: 8/10 (5 December 2006)

A very good movie that tells an important story. I'll second all the well deserved praise regarding the actors; after Leo's turn in this movie (and "The Departed") I'm a newly minted DiCaprio fan. Djimon Hounsou, serving as the emotional center of the film, adds another good performance to his resume. Jennifer Connelly's presence is always a plus to this viewer. While the theme of the story was interesting and the screen play generally well-written, some of character interactions came off as slightly clichéd. The direction served the story; the action scenes were convincing and the movie, as a whole, flowed. I also enjoyed much of the music in the film.
Definitely not just another empty action flick, but a film that tells a story that many of us haven't followed.