Much better than my expectations

Rating: 8/10 (27 February 2005)

Yes, I read all the harsh reviews, so I feared the worst, yet as a dedicated movie fan I hardly pass on any movie released in the theater's, and this was no exception.
I feared another shot at End of Days, which hovers far above the rest of the movies put on my list of shame. It is always sad to see an actor that cannot really act become victim of that fact when the movie he plays in actually requires the actor to carry the movie instead of having the movie carry the actor.
Seeing Schwarzenegger embarrass himself like this was something I did not need to see happen with another great movie hero like Keanu Reeves, it kind of kills even the memories of the good movies they starred in.
I am making a big point of me expecting the worst here, as I believe this fact made it possible for me to have a very positive surprise. I found the movie to be quite entertaining, and if you do not expect a new Matrix sensation this is a worthwhile movie to spend some money and time on.
I enjoyed the cartoon'ish feel of the movie, and the special effects were on par too. Many complained about Keanu's acting, but honestly, could he ever really act? His stone faced character is one of the traits making him a bit mysterious and macho in the first place, do not expect more or less than before from him.
All in all, good entertainment and a worthwhile break from reality...