A thrilling roller-coaster ride for anyone who wants to be entertained

Rating: 9/10 (5 July 2005)

If entertainment is the keyword you're looking for, this movie deserves a nine.
It is an action/adventure in which you shouldn't go looking for deep psychological dialogs or strong written characters. The basic storyline is, when you come to think of it (after at least two days, in which you're totally blown out off yours socks) not very thick to say the least. That doesn't matter though, the action and suspension will completely make up for it!
It's a good blockbuster you should be looking for the night you go to the theater! Don't expect anything else. Sit down, fasten your seat belt and let the ride kick off. From the first minute on, you're totally drawn into the movie and Tom Cruise is very convincing as a dad who doesn't qualify. That's the main reason you go along within the family issue which 'carries' the movie. It has been a long time since I've had the feeling to 'wake up in the real world' after a movie, so I'm very positive.
The feeling there's more to come will constantly keep your eyes on the screen. And there is. My only complaint is the ending, which comes suddenly and not with a final 'blast' or something like that. The story can't allow itself to move to far from the book, off course, but still... It would be nice in this genre..
Finally I'd like everyone to realize this isn't a Magnolia, American Beauty or whatsoever. Its just a blockbuster, so compare it with equals!