Over-hyped drivel

Rating: 1/10 (5 January 2007)

This film attempts to be smart and fails with shining stars. The direction is great, high quality actors, and a non-existent plot. Attempted metaphors (the name of the ship) are clunkily forced, and back story is delivered through the drug-induced ramblings of Michael Caine. There is no desire to sympathize with the characters, and the idea that the whole world has gone to hell with the exception of Great Britain is implausible. Amazing that Julian's terrorist group magically appeared at both Michael Caine's home as well as the obscure refugee camp at the end... How would they be able to know about either place? Caine gave no information before they executed him, yet there they were at the conclusion of the film.
Imagine the "Wizard of Oz" stopping before Dorothy ever meets the wizard. The lion, the tin man, and the scarecrow are all killed off before she reaches the Emerald City; and the screen goes black, followed by "Wizard of Oz" in bold print. That's the final scene of this movie.