Low expectations

Rating: 7/10 (7 September 2012)

Most people might have overrated this movie, just because they went in expecting this to be one of the worst Blockbusters made (in recent years). Fortunately that is not the case. Just the fact they cast Martin Sheen and Sally Fields as a couple was one great coup. Great chemistry there. All the actors work in this one actually, but those two bring some weight/gravitas to the whole movie.
Of course the movie does have its weaknesses, such as logic or other things the screenwriter couldn't be bothered with. But that doesn't and shouldn't be an obstacle you can't overcome. Because otherwise you wouldn't be able to enjoy the movie as the majority did (as is evident by the voting on here).
Of course it is a bit weird seeing a similar origin story again after only 10 years (most will still have the Raimi movie fresh in mind). But it does work, which did surprise me too.