Good Movie

Rating: 8/10 (20 February 2005)

Knowing the subject matter, I was very interested and quite intrigued to see the movie. I, of course, didn't really expect much from it, it being a movie with Keanu in the lead. But I have to say I was blown away by its production. Every angle seemed to have a purpose; all elements (from the start of the movie until the end) played a role in affecting the storyline. In short, it was tight.
There are a few loose ends, yes but the movie's ending was satisfying. And if there are doubts that the movie was a mindless action romp, it can be stifled. In the whole movie, guns and something else that wasn't exactly a gun (won't spoil) were used probably about oh, three times. It feels very nice to see a movie that doesn't rely too much on action scenes since The Matrix.
Speaking of which, the movie DOES use a lot of CG Effects, and most of it were pretty convincing. However, if you've seen The Matrix and most action movies after it, then you're bound to be bored by slow-mo effects which the producers of this movie liked to use. I guess it can't be helped, since Keanu's in the lead.
All in all, this was a good movie.