Hang It Up Boys

Rating: 1/10 (27 June 2002)

Tom Cruise plays, well, "Tom Cruise" is this sad pale sci-fi "product" from the Spielberg factory of over developed concepts. Not a scene went by where I didnt feel poked, prodded and manipulated. So many, many plot holes its amazing this flick could stand up under its own considerable weight. While we do get a sniff of "Blade Runner" and "Total Recall" most of the stink here is pure self-importance on the part of its cinematic creators. If Cruise is playing a character one degree different than the unpleasantly moody "Ethan Hunt" of "M.I." it certainly isnt obvious. Spielberg's direction provides neither awe nor wonder and few if any surprises or mystery. The SFX were unimpressive, especially the much touted fight / chase sequence - much looking like it was lifted from a Playstation 2 Racing Game cartridge.
While this IS the type of movie you want to see on a big screen, it's doubtful you'll feel you got your $9 worth.