Once again, going into a movie not really sure what it's about, I was worried. But to be honest, it didn't matter all that much. This is a high-action movie that pretty much steers you in the right plot direction from the get-go. As entertaining as this film was, I wouldn't consider it one of the best movies that I've seen this year. In fact, it's gonna be one of those films that kinda just fades into the generic midst of many other films that I will see. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't horrible by any means. It's just slightly above average. The action sequences were cool, and for a thriller, it actually made me laugh out loud on more than several occasions.
John Travolta really carries this film, with there not really being any other solid acting performances. Actually, Travolta didn't just carry the film--he made me excited to see the next scene with him in it. In other words, he kinda acted like a Heath-Ledger-as-The-Joker type of character (maybe not to that extent though).
The movie was extremely graphic at some parts--one that stands out more than others--so once again, make sure you can handle it.
This film is about James Reese, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who is an American CIA Officer working in France and wanting to move his way up in rank. He finally gets his chance when they partner him up with special agent, Charlie Wax, played by Travolta. Together, they are trying to stop a large-scale terrorist attack. Wax is a guy who likes grabbing the bull by the horns--which scares the fairly cautious and newly-engaged Reese, who can't stop thinking about just getting back to his fiancee.
It will make you laugh and smile throughout, and it will always keep you wanting to know what will happen next. The movie is filled with surprise after surprise and will keep you entertained--even if you know that you may forget about the whole thing in a couple of days.
Overall Grade: B-
-Ethan Brehm
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