my impressions

Rating: 6/10 (19 September 2006)

*I checked the spoilers just to be on the safe side*
It is indeed a very good film. I suggest you to see it. Paul McGuigan does a very good job although he used different techniques and a mix of CGI and film that worked most of the times. I would like it to be a bit darker since it is a mob story and the super modern sets of the gangsters' lairs where a bit to unrealistic. After all the scenario is Hollywood reality and a bit unbelievable by itself.
I would first like to mention the brilliant job Sir Ben Kingsley does. Honest you are up for a surprise. This actor is so multi-sided and he doesn't stop bringing a variety of characters on the screen, thats why he remains one of my top ten males. His cooperation with Morgan Freeman is truly professional.
Expect to see a Jackal and SinCity mix of Bruce Willis whose character although in the background is the common denominator. After all the above three actors where the reason I saw the movie, me not being a huge fan of Hollywood.
The only other time I had seen Josh Hartnett was in SinCity where I cant remember if he even has more than a line and in this one he does not make any impression to me and found him rather planate. He is still young though and I respect that he appeals to a particular audience.
The scenario I mentioned is very well written and the dialogues intelligent.
THUMBS UP performances scenario
THUMBS DOWN hollywoody too bright/modern