Excellent, compelling- ~very~ enjoyable!

Rating: 9/10 (1 December 2003)

I caught a sneak preview, and was very glad I bought the ticket & got in line, early. The sell-out crowd really seemed to enjoy the movie as much as I did. Sure, Tom Cruise might not be the best, but the movie is not all about him, and in any case, I think he did do a good job. It is a surprise to realize that I sat in that seat as long as I did. While the 2.5 hours could not to be said to have flown by, nor was the film a tedious thing, where one looks to their watch to see how much time has elapsed, for when the suffering might end..... Surely some will feel that way, but get real- this movie will not appeal to all (obviously!!). There certainly was gore- yet if you've watched much CSI on CBS, you've seen as much or more. I would say the level of blood is somewhat similar. It was more intense, of course, being on the big screen, and the amount of it- meaning, longer scenes. It was not over- done, in my opinion. Enjoyable, and chances are good I will see it again. Perhaps even purchase it when it comes out on DVD.
Enjoy!! Eddy ~~~