Nothing like as bad as everyone seems to say it is.

Rating: 7/10 (20 September 2005)

I can't understand just why everyone insists on attacking this movie left right and centre. I'll admit even I'm ashamed to admit to liking a Keanu Reeves movie under normal circumstances- but you almost feel people slate this just because it's not 'ok' to like anything he's in.
His passive acting style actually rather lends itself to this character because he's just a little bit arrogant, and I think it's nice to see Keanu really acting for once. It's a role that fits.
Naturally Weisz is excellent ( when is she not?) pulling out a great emotional performance and the supporting cast ( including surprisingly creepy Gavin Rossdale and hauntingly androgynous Tilda Swinton as Gabriel) were all nothing short of brilliant and held this movie together admirably.
Although the plot might not have been wonderful, and might have been a 'dishonour' to the original comic- you just have to admire this movie for what it is. A good enjoyable action movie. The special effects are nothing short of lovely. Since when has it been a crime to have a movie with good effects?
I found it entertaining and enjoyable. Give this movie a chance, it's nothing like as bad as they insist it is.