Intriguing idea - disappointing movie

Rating: 5/10 (14 August 2002)

The starting point of the movie is very intriguing: If we could predict crimes, would it be justifiable to arrest imminent criminals BEFORE they actually committed the crime? Unfortunately, the movie raises that question briefly in the beginning - but then quickly forgets about any 'intellectual' issues and turns into a predictable, average action movie.
Most of the action sequences were totally unnecessary and distracting. The run-of-the-mill chase and fighting scenes seemed out of place and did not add any suspense. They were only distracting.
Instead of worrying about stunts and computer effects, the makers of this movie should have put more effort into fixing at least some of the many holes in the plot. I am not talking about a lack of 'realism', but a lack of consistency and inner logic.
All in all, a rather disappointing experience. This movie could have been so much better.