Cruising for Action...

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2000)

I give this movie an 8 because throughout the film I was cruising for some R-rated action, more than even Tom Cruise was able to deliver. Don't get me wrong, this film was action packed; however, I feel the movie was directed this time at mainstream and young audiences thus the PG-13 rating. Director John Woo is know for his all out violent and action packed films like The Killer, Bullet in the Head and Hard Boiled. Here the action is thick and heavy with sweat rather then ketchup (blood). The ending was less then desirable. What saved this movie for me was Great Special Effects, Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and the Aussie and a nice musical score. My favorite scene would have to involve the pigeon sequence so don't get any popcorn during this part!