I thought it was quite good, actually....

Rating: Null/10 (26 April 2000)

I saw this movie just before it went out of the cinemas, and I had heard from people that it was good, and read in articles that it was bad. When I finally got around to seeing it, I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Sure enough, it was flawed, but the scenery was breathtaking, and the action was exciting. I never liked Leo, but I thought he was great in the role, and the same can be said for his French companions and most of the cast. I found the story particularly intriguing, and it was excellent most of the way. Towards the end it kind of derailed a little. I questioned the relevance of the entire part when Richard was isolated, because it wasn't done with enough subtlety and depth. Luckily the movie got back on track in time for the finale. But the strange transitions of the central character in between should have been done better. Overall, I thought it was worthwhile, enough for 4 out of 5.