Switch off the movie snob within and enjoy

Rating: 8/10 (9 May 2004)

Having read so many negative views it was with some trepidation that I took my nephew along to see the movie. I was however, pleasantly surprised to be thoroughly entertained. I don't know what some folks were expecting with this film, but I was only looking to be entertained, and entertained I certainly was. This is escapist stuff not an art house movie. Sure some of the dialogue could be better and a bit more could be done on character development. The CGI could also have been improved, Mr Hyde anyone? But overall its fabulous fun. The action is pretty much non-stop and the film is visually stunning for the most part. Okay so there's no deep meaningful plot. So what? Can anyone tell me what the great plot was in "Lost in Translation"? I still enjoyed that film too, but it never got slaughtered like Van Helsing. If you're looking for some arty movie with depth and substance, save your money. However, if you're simply looking to be entertained, go see the movie, switch off the movie snob within, sit back and enjoy.