The popcorn was better

Rating: 3/10 (25 September 2005)

I didn't think it was that great. No mention of Banks, Yuri had to put his money somewhere. Where did he go to convert the diamonds to cash? This movie didn't 'reveal' all that much. About the only thing it did 'demonstrate', was that the world is not being supplied from gun shows. He makes is first arms contact at a Synagogue? I suppose the - 'lets take away all the sharp objects and drug everyone into submission' - crowd will get some mileage out of this movie. I'd say it is up there with 'Wag The Dog'. Interesting, but nothing new. Although Wag The Dog had more of a story content to it.
There were some scenes that were so bad, they were funny. When they changed the name of the ship. The ships name is on the bow too (the pointed end). Then when his, bimbo, wife comes to the 'realization' that her only value, in life, is her looks and that is fading. Lots of them around too.
Following the bullet? Yeah OK. Made for good drama, I guess, if you're looking for something to cry over. I think this movie is to superficial, to be informative. Following the money would have made more of a story, and would have been more 'educational'. But that wouldn't be a good career move, would it. Focusing on guns, is always good for a few bucks eh? Based on actual events? I expected to see something, at the end, to explain this. I guess it is up to the audience to go find out what 'events' this was based on. If this movie comes as a big shock to people, then they need to get out more.
I like Nicolas Cage, he is a good actor (this is the only reason I gave it a score at all). But even he couldn't help this movie. The color tone was terrible, when is Hollywood going to get some people in the editing room that know what they are doing? I wouldn't say this movie is a stinker, but I wouldn't waste the money to see it a theater either - it's rather boring. Wait for it to come out on DVD.