"Womack!!"

Rating: 9/10 (5 December 2008)

Personally I think Michael Bay can't direct his way out of a paper bag. But to be honest, I do enjoy most of his movies. This one is probably my favorite Bay film.
Now, I know this movie is on the borderline of ridiculous, but that's why I like it. I've accepted that. Its funny, smart, and action packed.
On the "good guys" side: Sean Connery gave an excellent performance as John Mason, the aged former inmate of Alcatraz. Nicholas Cage gave a comical performance as Dr. Goodspeed, the wimpy, cocky chemical expert. John Spencer was annoying as FBI Director James Womack but I think he was supposed to be. William Forsythe was good as the tough FBI Agent Paxton. Michael Biehn was convincing as Anderson, the commander of the Navy SEALS team. And Danny Nucci was annoying as Lt. Shephard, oh well I won't cry about it.
On the "bad guys" side: Ed Harris gave the best performance as Brigadier General Frank Hummel, leader of the Marine team who takes over Alcatraz. David Morse was really good as Major Tom Baxter, the second in command. John C. McGinley was really good as the obedient Captain Hendrix, who endlessly searches the tunnels for the SEALS. Tony Todd was really good as Captain Darrow, the mercenary team member who wants to be paid. Gregory Sporleder was really annoying as Captain Frye, the annoying mercenary who just gets in the way and is really annoying. And Bokeem Woodbine is OK as Sgt. Crisp.
Over all, a cocky movie but thats what makes it great.
9/10.