A special effects outing

Rating: 3/10 (29 November 1999)

An interesting premise which fails to live up to its promise. The apparent super-human abilities of the film's protagonists are a result of human will-power overcoming the machine.
Unfortunately, the script is predictable, the design not as stylish as the ads would have us believe, and the visual effects inappropriate. It relies too much on special effects. The film gives the impression that it is simply a vehicle for someone to show off a new technique. The resulting scenes are pretty, but fail to maintain the suspension of disbelief so essential to the successful use of visual effects.
It tries, but fails miserably, to be thought provoking. Instead, it is merely irritating. A disappointing film which would have been better aimed at an older audience.