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One of most underrated films of the 2000s

posted 13 years ago by jalenxa8
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I have been amazed since 04 how little buzz it has gotten. Deserved way more attention.

I try to tell people about it whenever they are looking for a good thriller.

[–] hermwalt 13 years ago

Do that and they won't believe you ever again.

This film is one of the very worst movies i ever saw. No matter which aspect you look at: it's bad: acting, direction, story, cut, whatever. Oh, and score.

Avoid!

[–] mickmaxy 10 years ago

I'm with hermwalt, a terrible movie made atrocious by Jolie. This movie would've been dated had it been filmed a decade earlier. Rubbish.

[–] damocles_sword 13 years ago

This was alright. Nothing too fascinating but nothing too dull. The story was interesting but at the same time not thoroughly thought through. The acting didn't really stand out but it wasn't horrible. The director did a nice job with some scenes but failed at others. Some of those dead bodies were pretty "juicy" I must say. Overall, its not going to stick in your head, but it isn't a bad movie. I'd give it a shot.

[–] Gbolling1984 13 years ago

i thought it was decent but it seemed a bit dated. maybe because so many movies like this came out in the late 90's-early 2000's.

[–] mitchellG 12 years ago

wouldnt jump the gun on that one sport

[–] jmckay27 12 years ago

Just saw this, and I was drawn into the twist and turns, was visually taken by the scenes, so I definItely give this one a thumbs up. I'm not even a Jolie fan yet she gives a great performance. Martinez was finally out of his "sexy man" role, so I appreciated his work in this movie giving him more credibility. Underrated, agree.

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[–] Hasjtracker 10 years ago

I'm not even a Jolie fan yet

Thats what a typical fan would say whenever their subject of their fan-nism is totally crap.

[–] kairingler 11 years ago

this is a great thriller in my opinion as I have seen hundreds of them over the last 20 years. great suspense,, and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

are you going to bark all day little doggie,, or are you going to bite

[–] Scooby52 11 years ago

Sorry but this movie was far too predictable and it was insulting to the viewers with the amount of plot holes and unanswered questions. It started off well, but then it dug itself into a hole so deep it was never going to claw it's way back out.

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[–] all-a-stew 11 years ago

I saw everything coming from a mile off and the score didn't suit the action.

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[–] agro_sydney 10 years ago

I agree. I lovedthe movie