Great, REAL Action

Rating: 7/10 (1 May 2009)

There was a solid enough suspense story to this film, but it was the action that was unexpected and exciting. There was very little (or very unobtrusive) digital special effects, which is so rare nowadays. There was plenty of quick fights with guns, hands, knives and other handy equipment. A lot of "MacGyver" moments, some car chases and cool spy stuff. I wouldn't say it always kept you guessing, but there were plenty of gasps and more than enough interesting bits throughout. I think what really impressed me is that there were REAL actors/stuntmen on film, moving about, no digital enhancement needed, and it looked great. I saw this at the drive-in after Wolverine and that was full of poorly finished computer effects and overdone fight scenes that ruined the movie. This was a perfect contrast and a better film.