Below average

Rating: 4/10 (1 June 2003)

I haven't yet read all the other comments for this movie, but I find it hard to believe that people could see it as a fantastic movie. This is one of the silliest films I have seen in quite some time.
SPOILERS FROM THIS POINT ON
This movie starts off fine, the opening sequence is interesting and action packed. From there, however, it drifts into a silly Mission Impossible wannabe sort of atmosphere, with way too much fast paced techno music and way too little plot. After the opening sequence, it is as though the next 30 minutes were completely unnecessary, as all those plans were thrown out the window and a new plan developed? This seems a bit silly to me. The final sequence is then very similar to the opening one in that they use nearly the same methods...not very creative.
Wahlberg is very average, if not below average. Theron is surprisingly decent. Seth Green is very good, as is the rest of the supporting cast. Norton is good but not great in a limited role. Searching for positives, this is a fun and fast paced thrill ride, if those sort of things make your say. The story, however, is contrived and silly, and too much of the obvious ends up taking place with Wahlberg and Theron.
I give it 4/10