Takes a while to get going ...

Rating: Null/10 (18 October 2007)

This movie has a "scifi-esq" element to it so it's hard to imagine that it would take a while to get going. Yet, somehow, it manages to stall for the first 2/3 of the movie. Fortunately, it does finally pick up and get interesting.
Basically, the movie is about a police officer (Denzel) who investigates a high-fatality ferry bombing. When he is teamed up with a government unit to look for answers, he learns they have a very unusual tool at their disposal: a device that can look back in time.
The basic plot sounds like it's going to be incredibly interesting - but a couple of things are off so it is pretty low key for a while. The story is a bit slow in developing and the characters aren't that interesting. Not even Denzel - who is almost always interesting to watch - is not very engaging.
The scifi element is interesting, but only for a little while when it is first introduced. Only in the last third of the movie does a feeling of suspense and unpredictability really come to the forefront.
I do recommend seeing it if you're looking for an above-average movie. However, don't expect a thrill ride from start to finish. If you find it slow, give it some time and it will improve.