Stylish Action Flick

Rating: Null/10 (5 July 2004)

The plot to this film is totally outrageous and extremely far-fetched (only Hollywood could really get away with it), but because the two leads (John Travolta and Nicolas Cage) are so good at being each other, it almost makes you forget about the unrealistic premise of the film. As unbelievable as the story is, this film is very entertaining, thanks of course, as already mentioned, to the performances of both Cage and Travolta and also the distinct and electrifying John Woo action sequences. The action scenes are definately a highlight. All of the performances in this film, besides the leads are also very good, and Woo is able to build tension and suspense in a way that he couldn't really achieve in Hard Target. In the end though, Cage and Travolta put this film a mile in front of the competition. 4 out of 5