Philosophy lesson contradicted by Hollywood ending

Rating: Null/10 (6 November 1999)

The premise of this movie was irresistible. The ultimate question of our existence is always a delicious and chewy subject for philosophers. Most of the film provided a satisfying meal, but dessert was a hail of bullets and hackneyed dialogue. I must admit that Hollywood delivers what most people want. I glanced around me during what I thought were the most riveting conversational scenes, and saw a row of nodding heads. The machine gun finale turned out to be an appropriate device to wake everyone up.