This movie is FUN!

Rating: Null/10 (12 July 1999)

After seeing a string of disappointing blockbusters lately, it was with suspicion I let my partner drag me to the theatre. But was it worth it - YES! This movie is over two hours long, packed with action, effects, humour, you name it. Great - or shall we say terrifying? - villain; wonderful, funny heroes, and everybody (even the cat) has character. The introduction sets the mood so well, I dare say it's one of the best I've seen in a very, very long time. The effects do not jar, but complement the action beautifully. The acting is adequate, and everyone seems to be having a good time. Also, the story is carried through to an ending, and is not dropped halfway as in many other action movies of late (where one feels as if a deadline was reached, and the moviemakers were forced to scramble up a quick ending).
Okay, it may not be a classic; we've seen bits of the story before (Indiana Jones springs to mind here, as does Bram Stoker's Dracula) and the lines may be a bit hokey at times. Yet, the pace - once picked up - never drops, masking any glitches in the plot. With a spectacular show like this, you will not care too much about the story. This movie does not take itself seriously (thankfully!), and if you let yourself get caught up in the mood, you will leave the theatre with a big smile on your face, and a good, warm feeling inside. Watch it with a friend!