Needs the Blade Runner directors cut treatment

Rating: Null/10 (19 June 2002)

In short, the movie is very good. Strong acting all round, good direction and smooth, often surprising editing. The special FX are well done although at times there is the tell-tale blurring at the edges.
The movie is a who-dunnit with deeper meaning around the outside, rather like the opposite of Blade Runner. And, like Blade Runner, a few alterations could improve the movie greatly, taking it towards the realm of classic, rather than merely far above average.
The last 30mins in the film drag significantly. The plot is warmed, and then rewarmed just to make sure everyone knows what is going on. Then there is victory, then there is a sachrine ending very reminicient of Dekkard and Rachel driving off into the sunset. I won't give anything away, because I hope you will all go and watch this film, but I need to ask, "Steven, why didn't you end it all at the 2 hour mark?". Dont give us that ending, and instead ramp up the edginess and put a bit more questioning in.
A great movie never the less. You won't waste your money if you go, and perhaps you'll see what could have been the truly classic movie that was in there.