I Really Tried To Not Like It...

Rating: 7/10 (27 October 2005)

...But darn it, I did! Generally, if I see Jerry Bruckheimker or Nick Cage's name on a film, I know I won't like it because I have never been much of a fan of either men's work, but this was a really fun film. The tag line of "the Indiana Jones of the new millennium" might be a bit strong, though. Nick Cage is hardly Harrison Ford, but this was a great action/adventure/whodunit/heist/treasure hunt film. The only thing I had a bit of a problem with was some irritating camera work from time to time in the first 20 or so minutes of the film. Trevor Rabin (ex from The Buggles and Yes) did a great job on the film's music. An added positive element was the shooting on real historical locations in Washington DC, New York and Philly. For once, the CGI used in the film didn't LOOK like CGI and that in itself was very refreshing! All in all, I would recommend this film to just about anyone who enjoyed the Raiders series-but don't expect to see another Raiders of the Lost Ark. This is definitely a film with a feel and personality of its own. When my wife and kids come home this afternoon, I'm going to watch it again with them!