Flawed

Rating: 4/10 (10 April 2007)

If anything the tone of this film is uneven, and at worst damn right inappropriate for the serious subject matter. I kept thinking I should be watching a socio/political drama rather than what is basically an action movie. The characterisations are monosyllabic and unaided by performances from the usual array of dross Hollywood actors. Russell Crowe, although a little old for the part, would have given it more weight and machismo - I can never quite take DeCaprio in this kind of role - especially when he keeps slipping in and out of that duff Rhodesian accent, and Jennifer Connely was plain irritating. A little more care with the script, and greater consideration and delicacy with casting and direction, would have made it a much more engaging film. Oh, and save me from the incredibly duff Hollywood ending!