Thankful I Only Rented It!

Rating: 5/10 (26 November 2000)

I never read these boards prior to seeing a movie. I like to walk in and out with just my own thoughts and expectations.
This movie failed miserably for me. While I was impressed with Tom Cruise's athletic ability and the feats he achieved... The rest left me disappointed.
The stunts were extensive, but the filming of them made them look like stunts. What I mean is.. Of course you know they could never happen, and I can accept that, but usually a film can make you believe it could have happened. Not this one. They were interesting, but just appeared to staged.
The "love" story between Tom Cruise and Thandie Newton was ridiculous! Such strong love, trust and devotion from a 24 hour period?

Dougray Scott was the only redeeming factor in this film for me. He WAS believable and he pulled his role off perfectly.
It was good entertainment for the time it was on, I didn't want to turn it off and forget it existed, but I am thankful it was just a 2.99 rental and not more.