a wacky film

Rating: 7/10 (19 April 1999)

Confusing script, unless you want to sit through it three times, and action scenes, contrary to previous comments, that you have not seen this type action scenes before. really. How about the helicopter shootout scene at the skyscraper, remember True Lies, How about the acrobatic amazonic feminist fighting off the enemy, remember the fifth Element, the dark moody themed art direction, remember Batman, Dark City, Blade Runner, and how about the silly script, He is the one, He is the One, etc etc. Joel Silver and how many respectable critics are trying to sell this one. Not to this guy. It is a B- at best. The acting is fine by Fishburne and Weaving, and the soundtrack and dazzling imagery does make up for some of the often seen scenes in other movies. Enough Said. On to Star Wars where we probably can expect the same.