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I can't stand it when people start bashing an action comedy (yes, that's what the flick is!!) for being unrealistic or not politically correct!! If you wanted something realistic, then stick to the news channels on TV or the COPS show... and if you wanted a politically correct "information" then... well, just read the mainstream European media where they avoid mentioning the ethnic background of the perpetrators although you should be blind and/or completely ignorant not to notice who they usually are! It was a quite a tragic coincidence that a few days before I saw the film, two Muslim women from Chechenia blew themselves up in the Moscow subway - a fact that gave a bitter connotation to a twist in the film I would rather not elaborate on. When I go to a film like this, I expect funny dialogs, improbable but entertaining scenes and a storyline that is not hard to follow - and guess what, all these ingredients were there. Sure, the last part of the story pushed my suspension of disbelief way past its limits and reminded me of comic books for 8 year old boys but hey, nobody's perfect... Definitely fun to watch.Read full review
Young CIA agent James Reece who has a cushy day job but dreams of an exciting life in the field. When the agency offers him his first big-time assignment, James must team with crazed lone wolf Charlie Wax to stop a terrorist bombing plot. Although James is initially in way over his head, he soon realizes that he needs to trust Charlie if he wants to live his dream and save his own life, because the bad guys not only want to cause damage to the city, but want James killed. This movie is two hours of entertainment. It's John Travolta like you have never seen him before. The story itself is not particularly noteworthy. But there is lots of action as Travolta shows everyone who's boss in this action-packed special effects extravaganza. Also there is non-stop violence with Travolta leading the way. If you like movies with stories that feature non-stop violence, then this movie is for you.Read full review
Really enjoyed the action movie
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Rented this movie from Netflix and really liked it. Lots of action and great acting. Wanted to watch it more than once so I therefore bought it. Watched it as soon as I received it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it gets better with each watching. John Travolta can make any role he plays as believable. I wasn't sure about the other star but was pleasantly surprised. Good chemistry.
The usual bad-ass John Travolta movie. Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays a different role than usual, and nails it. Through all the twists and turns of this movies' locations and turning points, you get caught in the emotions, thrills, and various action scenes it has to offer. I give it an A.
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