Not bad for a "puzzle" movie

Rating: Null/10 (28 December 2001)

This movie will appeal to some who like figuring out what the final piece of the puzzle is, and at the same time, turn others away because of the movie's frantic switching back and forth pace. Unfortunately, for those sleuths out there, you'll be able to figure it out quite quickly. The main theme has been done in 3 sci-fi/action movies already, with the ending almost practically taken straight out of one of them. However, the way it is presented is quite fresh. If you happen to figure it out, at least the actors give good performances to sustain the movie. Cruise as the playboy who still is searching for more, Diaz as the cold and empty seductress, and Cruz as the very likeable, down to earth love interest. This is not your typical love triangle as the commercials lead you to believe, but in addition to the so called main "twist", it also effectively covers a variety of sub themes that would make you want to see this movie a second time to find out what these sub themes were again, since you might be too busy figuring out the main plot. There are also some witty lines thrown in for Cruise for good measure.
Overall, not a bad movie, but not really spectacular either. If you can wait, see if on video. 7/10