Rock-solid

Rating: Null/10 (4 February 2004)

A solid action movie, but it's not Bay who's to be thanked for that.
*MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS*
The actors carry this movie. Sean Connery, Ed Harris and Nicolas Cage deliver good acting performances which give this movie something extra to lift it above the mass of similar movies.
Direction and continuity are sloppy, camera work is good, except for the nervous zooming in and out during the car chase through San Francisco. Furthermore, to fully enjoy this movie, you should realize it's pure fiction, especially the locations. 90% of "Alcatraz" as portrayed in the movie simply doesn't exist.
Just sit back and enjoy the ride.