Excellent film - great fun

Rating: Null/10 (14 August 2004)

I liked this film. Went to see it with no expectations in particular, and both my sister and I were surprised at how much it kept us on our toes. The effects are fantastic, and we like Dennis Quade and think he's pretty good in any film he appears. It didn't need a deep human plot (that would have detracted from the adventure story), so this aspect of the film was quite right, apart from the
obligatory love stories, which were as Hollywood usual, irritating and pointless.
I intend to buy the DVD - it is one of the few American films of recent years I have really enjoyed (NB I don't regard the Lord of the Rings films as American).