I tend not to like movies that are driven by special effects, superfluous sexuality and hot superstars, but Swordfish is definitely worth catching. Travolta is the penultimate charismatic bad guy, and that alone makes this movie worth watching.
Halle Berry's role didn't impress me much, though I do think she's a good actress (see Introducing Dorothy Dandridge). Don Cheadle didn't bring anything unique to his role either and Sam Shepard's character wasn't even necessary, but Hugh Jackman was great. There haven't been many movies I've seen where he impresses me a whole lot, but this was one of them. And, yes, I have to admit, the fact that he is so yummy in this movie probably turned my head a little...
Getting back to Travolta, he is so good at playing really freaky sinister characters while still maintaining that friendly, bubbleheaded Vinnie Barbarino demeanor (which makes the character that much more disturbing)...and that crazy facial hair is a nice touch. I generally like more thought-provoking fare that's more driven by plot than explosions, but Swordfish is one of the few exceptions to that rule.
Guys: catch this flick because it's a good guy flick, and because Halle Berry shows off the wonderful work of her cosmetic surgeon, while leaving very little to the imagination.
Gals: Hugh Jackman. What else do I need to say?
Halle Berry's role didn't impress me much, though I do think she's a good actress (see Introducing Dorothy Dandridge). Don Cheadle didn't bring anything unique to his role either and Sam Shepard's character wasn't even necessary, but Hugh Jackman was great. There haven't been many movies I've seen where he impresses me a whole lot, but this was one of them. And, yes, I have to admit, the fact that he is so yummy in this movie probably turned my head a little...
Getting back to Travolta, he is so good at playing really freaky sinister characters while still maintaining that friendly, bubbleheaded Vinnie Barbarino demeanor (which makes the character that much more disturbing)...and that crazy facial hair is a nice touch. I generally like more thought-provoking fare that's more driven by plot than explosions, but Swordfish is one of the few exceptions to that rule.
Guys: catch this flick because it's a good guy flick, and because Halle Berry shows off the wonderful work of her cosmetic surgeon, while leaving very little to the imagination.
Gals: Hugh Jackman. What else do I need to say?