Over rated, but still watchable actioneer.

Rating: 5/10 (17 May 1999)

Run of the mill action yarn, while although good in places, is very over rated. Confusing in parts it is nevertheless a clever and original idea, if a tad over the top. Cage and Travolta are good in their roles as two men, 1 a criminal and the other a cop who swap identities, and as in all John Woo's outings the action is first rate. Too many needless supporting roles are involved and the script quality seems to take a back seat as the clock ticks on. Good fun if you're not expecting much.