an entertaining no brainer

Rating: 6/10 (20 January 2003)

At first I loved this film, but now, after half a dozen viewings realise I was suckered by the effects. The acting is poor and Keanu is totally unconvincing in his macho martial arts pose which causes him to look like a complete prat in one of the films unintentionally funniest moments. The story has too many religious undertones for my comfort and lacks plausibility. However a spectacular and moody film which in the right circumstances is highly entertaining and watchable. I would suggest as more worthy alternatives Blade Runner or Twelve Monkeys.