Throughout the surveillance operation the audience is kept wondering who knows what. Deception abounds as Hunt and Ambrose try to outsmart each other and anticipate the next move from the opponent. Caught in the middle of all this is poor little Nyah. Jon Woo knows better. The 125 million-dollar budget produces some good stunts, slick gunfighting and a few cool explosions.
Nothing seems believable even within the context of the story.
Think of the church shootout followed by the boat chase followed by the beach fight. Problem number two with this movie is the lack of concern for characters. Early on agent Hunt is one false move and mere inches away from falling thousands of feet to a horrendous death. While this should create tension and intensity, the moviegoer knows better. Additionally, Newton's character is so lame and inconsequential that you will probably be waiting for her to die half way through her third scene.