Entirely watchable and enjoyable film

Rating: 8/10 (16 June 2002)

I am a fan of spy thrillers and mystery genre in general. However, I am always wary of Hollywood cliche movies that leave you unsatisfied if not aggravated. This film is a refreshing and enjoyable exception. The cast is picked masterfully and plays great together. Strong performances from Matt Damon and Franka Potente leave you breathless. What I was on a look out for is a shallow dialogue, thinking the movie will focus primarily on action scenes and chase sequences. I was pleasantly surprised by the delicate balance of both. You do have moments where you wonder if the script could have been improved a little bit, because of the improbability of events (I am talking about the obvious stupidity of certain agents that chase Jason and gaps and holes in CIA surveillance in general). You have numerous questions and concerns as to could that really have happened, but once you get over that little obstacle, be prepared to be entertained. Go see it in the theaters.