Love the action, too bad we can't love Cage

Rating: 2/10 (15 June 2002)

This is a lovely bit of film work by Woo. It has nearly everything, snappy dialogue, good action, great effects and a good story. What is doesnt' have is a hero that we can cheer for.
The whole of the story revolves around Nick Cage as a soldier recovering from physical and emotional wounds. He becomes the bodyguard of a windtalker and then ... Well, that is the problem with this film. I just didn't connect with Cage's character. He was gruff, angry, bitter and just too sad to really cheer for.
This is still a really great film, just start cheering for side kick first.