Jon Monsarrat review: so-so action, zero drama

Rating: 5/10 (22 December 2002)

I'm an action movie guy, and I really wanted to like this film. Unfortunately, the action itself is hokey and maybe too over-the-top to be believable. "Con Air" doesn't pretend to be anything but a straight action flick. The acting is great, with an all-star cast. But ultimately there's a lot of non-tension, or tension that doesn't go anywhere. The hero is too goody-goody kind-hearted to everyone, and the feud between the policemen didn't make sense to me.
Who should see this film:
-- escaped convicts with a pilot's license
-- action film lovers, but only on a rainy day with nothing better to do. But definitely see The Rock!
I'll give "Con Air" a not bad, nothing special 6 out of 10.