Great concept, average execution (storytelling)

Rating: 8/10 (11 September 2010)

I really would give it 9 or more as others have, if it were only the concept I thought of. It's really amazing to have thought of this AND to have thought of actually putting this up on screen.
However, I take a few points off that because I was somewhat disappointed with the storytelling.
I personally prefer a linear story especially when the plot is complex. Explaining things in bits and pieces and flashback are nice filmmaking techniques but I don't like them when used with complex plots, especially when the simplicity is lost.
I also did not appreciate the idea of lengthening the last few scenes since the action was quite average and boring. Anyway, with all the expectation generated by its reviews, I had NOT come in to watch an action-fest. They could have simplified those scenes.
I don't know why they decided not to have a 3D for this one. This is one where 3D actually makes sense since the buildup was nice.