Underrated thriller

Rating: 10/10 (20 October 2003)

I had low expectations going into this one. The reviews in the NYC papers were near unanimous in giving it only two and a half stars. It was supposed to be a wild ride but ultimately empty.
What I got was maybe the best action movie I've ever seen. Maybe QT has raised expectations to the point where this simplified plot was not enough to please the critics. But dayamn this was a great action film. Best sustained fight scene I've ever seen. If these critics can praise the lameass Matrix series then how can you discount this one - which was much more intriguing and action-packed than either Matrix flick. Highly recommended. Can't wait for Pt. 2.