Remarkably good

Rating: 8/10 (31 October 2010)

We are talking about a Disney movie made after a 2D platform running video game that I used to play when I was a kid and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, so I started up with very low expectations. I did expect, though, great special effects and the usual wall spikes and some ridiculous story.
Well, I am glad to say that there were no wall spikes, the story actually made sense and the actor play redeemed any kitschy background music or the silly "wise" text appearing at the start and end of the movie. The effects were not so prevalent, instead the focus being on the acrobatics of the main character, a true free-running extravaganza.
So, my bottom line is that is one of those easy to watch movies which you can have fun following, but a lot better than the vast majority of the movies in this category. It is a bit too soft, but then again, it is a Disney movie. All actors played well and they were clearly happy doing the movie, which is rare for such block buster franchises. The acting and physical performance took precedence over special effects. I liked that.