Even if you love John Woo, don't waste your time,,

Rating: Null/10 (5 June 2000)

First off I want to say I'm a big John Woo fan, and he was the only reason I decided to see this movie. Unfortunately, nothing can save this movie from being a colossal dud. This was the only movie in my life that I WALKED out of half way through! I wanted to like this movie,I really did, but it was worse than the original. It did look good and the wardrobe was nice but the acting was terrible, dialogue weak, and the pace was too slow too bear. I've heard from other viewers that the last fifteen minutes of the movie were amazing, but the rest of the movie doesn't grab you. The only highlight is Anthony Hopkins who in six minutes, gives the best acting performance in the movie. My wife and I both decided to walk out. Maybe we should have stayed, but I really couldn't see it getting better. By the way,you can say what you want about James Bond, but the 007 movies have three things going for it:1)keeping the action in pace with the plot,2)not taking themselves too seriously,3)and at least attempting to have a sense of humor. Do yourself a favor and find another to waste two hours.