exceeds all expectations; first rate!

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2001)

This is one of those rare movies that has it all -- a tight, focused story, every scene develops the thickening plot, first rate acting, excellent dialog, and a story that will bend your mind. I thought hard for hours after this one, several times I thought I came up with a hole in the plot, only to realize upon further reflection that it was not a hole. This is solid, intellectual, action packed entertainment.
Movies like this put the standard Hollywood special effects bonanza claptrap to shame and restore my faith in the art form. This one rates up there with the very best; I say 9 out of ten.