A MOVIE WITH "IN YOUR FACE" ACTION

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2002)

John Travolta and Nicolas Cage are at their best in this unigue, action thriller. It is interesting to see them play one role, then to see their roles do a "about face". The special effects are superb in the scene where the faces of Travolta and Cage are exchanged. It is a scene where you probably don't want to be sitting down to the enjoy a meal while viewing. I had only one problem with the movie. The casting is well done, save for one exception. Joan Allen as Travolta's wife was not a good fit. Her tight hairdo, and prudish manner made her a better cast as his mother or grandmother. Otherwise, the action and twists in the movie made it a positive experience. My 3 sons, of course, loved the excess barrage of gun fire and explosions. This movie probably is better suitted for the teen and young male audience.