Boring, cheesy, and this inexpressive Australian actor

Rating: 4/10 (6 July 2002)

I'm surprised everyone seems so highly captivated by this slowish and rather pointless movie.
As usual since he's played Shakespeare, Al Pacino doesn't play his character - he just plays Pacino, ie he has his shakespearian tirade, like in Any Given Sunday, The Devil's Advocate, etc.
And there's Russel Crowe - the man with one expression (or no expression at all ?). Is it boredom, fatigue or disgust ? Anyway, it's the same mask as in Gladiator !
Then there's the pace of the film - or rather it's lack. I must say I've had to watch this movie (on DVD) on several moments, pausing after each 30 mn not to fall asleep.
If you want to see what kind of masterpiece action-packed movie with DEPTH Michael Mann can realize, then (re)watch Heat !
I rate this film 2/5.