Rock On!

Rating: Null/10 (17 February 2000)

I first saw The Rock when I rented itjust after it had come out on video, cos there was nothing else to watch on TV. I thought it was really cool at the time. It was on TV a few days back, and cos I hadn't seen it for such a long time, I'd almost totally forgotten what it was like. Seeing it again, I was reminded of what a great action film this is. Nicholas Cages' Stanley Goodspeed is a very refreshing action hero, because unlike most macho heros, he is actually terrifed of going into combat, and finds himself crying at the sight of a dead soilder. His character is totally belivable, moving and funny at the same time. Nic Cage is a great actor, and as for Sean Connery, well, he's fab too, but after all, what else can he be? The two of them have chemistry and it's great to watch how their relationship develops. Ed Harris and Micheal Biehn, who I both think are undderated, are brilliant in their roles too. It's action packed, funny and exciting, a brilliant film.