Lots of noise, snarling, effects. Low on story

Rating: 3/10 (7 May 2004)

I was really looking forward to a good story. I got the impression quarter of the way through the story that they were trying to beat their story home with a very loud stick.
Even the transitional frames were filled with loud background noise. They barely giving you time to breathe. I like a good adventure and this had it's chances to deliver.
But it came up short on story. If it were a peanut-butter and jam sandwich, it was almost all red-jelly, and very little bread and peanut butter. It wasn't satisfying, and didn't leave a good aftertaste.
Not Hugh Jackman's fault, he's a hunk. And Kate Beckinsale has never looked more delicious.