Good But Predictable

Rating: 7/10 (25 April 2004)

This movie is very good, but very predictable. The movie goes on far too long, about 2 and a half hours. It also doesn't do much for the Mexican tourist industry. Just about every cop in this movie is corrupt. That said, I did enjoy this movie thanks to strong performances by Denzel Washingtion and Dakota Fanning. Fanning is so appealing that you feel something when she gets kidnapped. As always, Denzel Washington is excellent as Fanning's bodyguard determined to find everyone responsible for her kidnapping. The movie does have plot twists that will only surprise people who have not seen a movie before. However, there is enough good stuff in here to recommend the movie. 7/10