What does being a man mean?

Rating: 9/10 (27 October 1999)

There is no denying that this is a fun piece to watch. From the very beginning we are drawn in by the voice of fed-up-edness (Jack's), who is a voice we may claim to be our own.
There are so many ideas/issues brought up in the story, however, that will keep me thinking about it for a while. 'What does being a man mean?' and 'what does it mean in the context of our consumerist society?' And 'should we (the audience) trust the voice when it comes from a huge money-making machine, known as the film industry?' It seems a little crazy to cheer on the voice when it is denouncing it's own source.
Aside from these ideas, the film is well done--and you will find, upon reflection, that the violence is justified by the story. The story will stay with you long after the credits have finished rolling.