Mixed feelings on this one!

Rating: 6/10 (16 September 2014)

Critics weren't overly fond of this movie...and moviegoers seemed to be divided on it general. That being said, it made a ton of money at the box office, becoming a hit in the process. I was mixed on the movie overall. For such a thought-provoking premise, they didn't delve nearly enough into it. Luc Besson had a ton of unique material on his hands, but i'm not sure he fully knew where to go with everything. I usually don't like it when movies are two hours long, but this one definitely could have used a longer running time. Honestly? the first 45-50 minutes are well done and very entertaining. The second half is when things begin to unravel and become overly silly. The ending felt like a rip off! It ended very abruptly and very anti-climatically in my opinion. I wouldn't say it's filled with action, but there is certainly enough to satisfy the adrenaline junkies. The acting is fun, I'll say that. Johansson is fantastic as the lead! She's forced to become monotonous for a lot of the movie, but I felt it added to the atmosphere. She put her all into the role and I thought she did an excellent job! Morgan Freeman is OK, but doesn't have that much to do. We all have bills to pay! This was clearly a paycheck role for him.
I wouldn't say this was worth watching in theaters, but it's worth a look on DVD or Blu-Ray. I was never bored and the first half is especially good. It's too bad the second half got way too silly.
6.4/10