Poor Effort

Rating: 6/10 (7 May 2004)

When I first heard of this movie via a trailer I was quite intrigued by what it would offer. Hugh Jackman looked good in this role and Kate Beckinsale also looked good especially after the whole Underworld experience. But as I was looking at the credits I felt disappointed that this movie was actually written and directed by Stephen Sommers of `The Mummy' fame. Which goes without saying that I did not enjoy the last Mummy film.
As expected the film was filled with action and CGI characters. The meshing of the characters was uncoordinated. The little comic relief from David Wenham was drab and unoriginal. The acting, dialogue and plot were absolutely substandard. The only thing I enjoyed in this film was probably Art Direction, and Costumes.
If you are in for a mindless thrill ride then perhaps you might enjoy this movie. You might be able to enjoy the action and monster action, but nothing really in terms of substance.