Well, the movie is not a legendary movie. Yet at the same time it is not a cheap movie that has been designed to be too casual. The movie is creative yet full of times when the movie seems to be too slow and weird. The story is about two people - an explosives specialist Stallone who is hired by a beautiful Sharon Stone who is hell bent on making some people pay for their past crimes.
There are some very interesting scenes showcasing some really creative ideas as to how one can plant explosives in order to get rid of your enemies. My favorite scene was where Stallone gets completely angry with a guy who blocks a seat of an old lady and teaches him a nice lesson. And there is a scene where Stallone and Stone get to be in the shower together but that is more like an example of how not to pair up someone. Perhaps a major drawback in the movie is this pairing of Stallone and Stone.
Sylvester Stallone was either given an incomplete character or Stallone simply chose to play him as a silent man with no expressions. It is difficult to tell whether the role became what it was because of Stallone or was it some fault in the creative path of the director and the story writer. But this character neither inspires nor does he invoke any sympathy from the viewers. You can identify with Rocky and Rambo and be inspired by them or feel sorry for them but not this character. The character is too lifeless.
But there are some really decent effects in the movie. The action may seem extravagant at times but considering this is meant to be an action film, this aspect can always be excused. In fact, sometimes it is needed for a movie to be enjoyable that something unreal should be shown. Overall, this movie is watchable for certain creative directions here and there but not a movie you would like to keep seeing again and again.
There are some very interesting scenes showcasing some really creative ideas as to how one can plant explosives in order to get rid of your enemies. My favorite scene was where Stallone gets completely angry with a guy who blocks a seat of an old lady and teaches him a nice lesson. And there is a scene where Stallone and Stone get to be in the shower together but that is more like an example of how not to pair up someone. Perhaps a major drawback in the movie is this pairing of Stallone and Stone.
Sylvester Stallone was either given an incomplete character or Stallone simply chose to play him as a silent man with no expressions. It is difficult to tell whether the role became what it was because of Stallone or was it some fault in the creative path of the director and the story writer. But this character neither inspires nor does he invoke any sympathy from the viewers. You can identify with Rocky and Rambo and be inspired by them or feel sorry for them but not this character. The character is too lifeless.
But there are some really decent effects in the movie. The action may seem extravagant at times but considering this is meant to be an action film, this aspect can always be excused. In fact, sometimes it is needed for a movie to be enjoyable that something unreal should be shown. Overall, this movie is watchable for certain creative directions here and there but not a movie you would like to keep seeing again and again.