Entertaining

Rating: 8/10 (10 May 2006)

I didn't think the movie was as bad as most of the critics did.
Yes, the story is overly simplistic, there is little historical perspective and attention to detail, but what's the big deal? The movie is what it was intended to be: a high-budget, typical Hollywood blockbuster, to be taken all-at-once with a good dose of popcorn and beer.
What's wrong with that? Not all films can or should be artistic masterpieces! The camera and sound is excellent (the Oscar for sound f/x was well deserved), the acting is good to very good (Kate Beckinsale is gorgeous in the 40's look) and overall, the movie is fun to watch, it provides for 3 hours of very decent entertainment.
Just don't expect any metaphysical musings and you'll be alright.