An uplifting experience about courage

Rating: 7/10 (22 December 2006)

I Knew i would like this film as soon as it came out. I had read some reviews and it said it wasn't great. Since seeing the film i have realised it is one of my favourite films'. The opening minutes are heart pounding as you know what is going to happen to these characters. The VFX are great and the acting is great and the dialogue is superb. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is not afraid to tear up at a movie. Nicolas Cage is great in this, however i have not seen his previous work. Michael Pena is humorous and can also convey the Emotion. The subplot with Karnes is ingenious and i think he has a few funny lines but they are not intended by the character. Yes, everyone has been saying this is not a normal Oliver Stone film. But this is only because everyone said it would be, what did you expect?