A noisy sleeper. John Malkovich as comic actor.

Rating: 8/10 (20 October 2010)

John Malkovich is a great actor. His name is associated with many great movies. Now Mr. Malkovich reveals his skill as a comic actor. He carries the movie. He makes this movie watchable. Every scene with Mr. Malkovich is amusing and often funny. He may be the best comic actor in Hollywood today. His performance represents a major departure from his usual roles and it works.
This movie has some funny moments. It has a lot of action. Things explode. The characters are quirky. There is lots of noise. There are chase scenes. There are witty one-liners. There are good guys. There are bad guys. Yet, that will not stop you from taking a nap in the middle of the movie. The movie is a Hollywood potboiler. It comes out of the same mold that has spewed out countless action flicks over the years. The movie will make you laugh. The movie will make you wonder, "How did they do that explosion?" The movie will also make you sleep because the story is devoid of anything that even remotely challenges the intellect. If you want slapstick-like action, then this movie is for you. If you want a movie with lots of noise, then this movie is for you. If you want a movie that will stimulate your thought process, then bring a pillow and enjoy your nap.