One Of The Best

Rating: 10/10 (29 April 2010)

It's all too easy to dismiss action blockbusters as this as lowbrow, unsophisticated entertainment but that would be inaccurate and unfair in the case of "The Rock"
In "The Rock" are assembled a wealth of talented, but more importantly highly watchable actors who have a witty, involving script to work from. Connery is excellent, as are Ed Harris and the occasionally polarising Nicolas Cage but they are supported by strong performances from the likes of Michael Biehn, William Forsythe, David Morse and others.
Unusually for a film of this type the characters are sufficiently rounded allowing you to empathise with even the antagonists. The plot is fun and entertaining if a little far-fetched.
Performances and script aside there are more than enough action set pieces and special effects to provide excitement and the score is very well done, understandable seeing as Hans Zimmer and Harry Gregson-Williams had a hand in it.
All in all, "The Rock" is a well made, well acted, blockbuster masterpiece and deserves wider recognition.