another overrated spielberg film

Rating: 6/10 (29 May 2002)

so overrated. this film relies is saved by its gore and superb performances from tom hanks and tom sizemore. i dont see what the deal is all about. outside of jaws, and the indiana jones trilogy he hasnt made an excellent movie in his entire career. this movie is made cheesy by its use of a flashback to frame the story. not only that, it drags in parts by adding humor and trite dialogue where it should be focusing on the action. i think most of the credit to this film should go to the director of photography, the effect and make-up crew and tom hanks and tom sizemore. too bad that stalker never made it all the way to spielberg.