Typical (teen) guy film -- liked by a girl!

Rating: 8/10 (8 April 2005)

I first saw this film with a group of guys and expected it to be a typical (teen) guy film -- semi-naked women, explosions, no plot, etc. I wasn't far off being right (except there is a plot, a peculiar and unlikely plot, but a plot all the same). I love this film. Though the plot itself isn't overly excellent, it is well acted, especially by Dougray Scott, who definitely made his character (the villain) his own. Cruise was a little too smooth however, and it would have been nice to have seen more emotion in his acting. The special effects were pure class, typical Woo. I'd recommend this film to anyone who wants an exciting film, but isn't in the mood for intellect.