Joyous Film-Making

Rating: 10/10 (22 February 2008)

I find it AMAZING that there are so many comments for this film that unfortunately didn't do all that well in '97. I was a new mom when this movie was released in the U.S., so I missed it in the theaters. What a shame! But one of my friends saw it and told me that it was a must see. I had to wait another couple of years before finally catching it on cable and he was so right; I loved this film immediately.
I know it's campy and silly and very illogical. But those that hold it to the standard of a drama just don't get the point. It's a joyous film with themes of love, duty and courage.
The casting was superb, Milla Jovovich and Bruce Willis are a perfect match. The rest of the cast is great also; Chis Tucker and Gary Oldman are insanely funny. Oldman's funky southern accent is hilarious!
All I can say is that this movie will brighten a bad day -that alone is a testament to good movie-making.