Very nice imagery

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2010)

The movie particularly impressed me in how it depicted its subject visually. People say the special effects are great, but that's the implementation. It's the vision behind the effects that makes the movie look good. It's also clear that there's a background to this movie, that it builds on something, and this adds to its impact. I haven't read the comics, but I assume this background comes from there.
The downside for me was the character Angela. I think it's partly Rachel Weisz not fitting the role of a police detective with some killings behind her, and partly because the premise of the character just didn't work. Keanu Reeves' usual wooden acting fitted his role rather well, on the other hand.
All in all, the movie was never boring, wasn't too annoying, and had some visually impressive moments. I'd give it 7.5, but will round it to 8.