Totally Surprised Me!!!!

Rating: 10/10 (8 November 2007)

This film took me by surprise. It is an excellent movie with a compelling story, wonderful acting, and brilliant direction. I have not seen this intense a movie since The Departed.
Josh Hartnett is excellent in this film. One of the best performances I have seen him in. Sir Ben Kingsley is terrific as well. The character he portrays is outstanding. Lucy Lu seems somewhat annoying although that can be said about her character more than herself. Morgan Freeman and Stanley Tucci deliver good performances but overall, I think Bruce Willis came out on top. I will be using the nickname Goodkat for a long time to come. His character is terrific and no-one but Willis could play that character the way Willis does. He has such a serious and laid back attitude for such a deadly assassin.
The story sucks you in brilliantly. Just like The Departed, I was compelled more and more to continue to watch. The story had grasped hold of me and I could not stop watching. Of course, more and more became revealed which built it up for a shocking turn of events (if you did not see it coming). Don't try to guess ahead of the film, watch in unfold and enjoy where it is going.
There is plenty of action in this film. Bruce Willis shows us again why he is a brilliant action star and why he is a natural born on-screen killer. I also had a fond liking of the music in this film. The opening sketch is now one of my all time favorites.
I really don't know how to describe this movie except as Outstanding. Paul McGuigan has created a masterpiece in my opinion. The only thing I can suggest is watch it! You won't regret it!