Expectations met

Rating: 3/10 (22 December 2008)

I originally didn't intend to see this movie but invited out by a person I couldn't ignore I went along to see if this movie was hype driven and it appears to be almost completely the case. I am not going to waste anyone's time by commenting upon direction, actors qualities and the art deco ambiance and other such pretentious twaddle because stories are just that and this one was a largely thought free action movie on a par with snakes on a plane (which I respect for being exactly what it intends). Based on the American wrestling formula, where the ultimate victor starts off by winning then takes a pounding only to come back and win the day, it holds roughly to that formula. Still this is to be expected as it is from a comic book and so was aimed at the 10-14 age range (motorcycles with rocket launchers kinda crap - need I say more). If your of an analytical mind then don't waste your time, if your 10-14 or of that mental age then go for your life you'll love it.