Great action movie with many "cool" scenes

Rating: 9/10 (24 April 1999)

I have seen Face/Off several times. I've just realized why this movie is so great compared with most action flicks: it has a *story* to tell. It's not just explosions and blood and heroes and villains; it is so much more. However, a few things separate this action film from action masterpieces such as "Aliens" and "Terminator 2": a few totally unnecessary scenes: such as the last (very boring) fight on board some boats. That bit always irritates me.
Few movies boasts as many "cool" scenes as this one though. How about Castor Troy (Cage) walking to his private jet with his coat flapping in the wind? Or the mirror-scene in which Archer and Troy are looking in the mirrors and still aiming at their enemies face (complicated I know). Or the scene in the church where everybody is pointing a gun at each other and the doves are flying about?
Nicolas Cage and John Travolta are both great, as almost always.
One thing that I really don't like: the ending! My God! Why do films like these always have to end in such a predictable and perfect way?
Nevertheless, great action flick even if it can't compete with Aliens and Terminator 2: 9/10.