Great action flick
Added 7/6/2009
If you liked Art of War II, you need to see this one--not BETTER, but just as good. Lots of great action and unexpected twists with a very satisfactory ending. Don't hesitate to try this one.
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Wish zero star was an option
Added 6/23/2009
I fast forwarded through most of the movie to get to the confirmation of who I knew were the "bad guys", which I had figured out in the first five minutes. The most annoying part of the movie is the voice of the main Asian female character. I swear it was like a bad voice over of a Japanese film! They used every cliche in the book - double crossing partners, sympathetic but hardened NY cop, a visit to the seedy mafia underbelly, etc. Skip it.
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"Do you know who your enemy is"
Added 6/10/2009
First of all the average for this movie is outrageous. 2 and 1/2 stars for The Art Of War? Have you guys ever seen The Marksman? If you've seen that disaster then you've seen Wesley's worst movie. A three and 1/2 star average would be more realistic. Then again I tend to forget the bandwagoneers that I'm dealing with. These are the same pseudo-intellectuals that bash Crank Yankers for not having a plot not realizing that a show consisting of muppets and crank calls is not supposed to have a plot! At any rate....
Story: Neil Shaw is a special operatives agent for the U.N. His life takes a turn for the worst when he is framed for a murder of a political leader. From then on he searches for clues to who the real killer is along with a reluctant female accomplice(played by Marie Matiko).
I know that the movie has flaws and I'm aware that at times the story tends to get convoluted and drags a bit but I still like this movie. I cant help what I entertained by and I was entertained with this movie. Wesley was good as Neil Shaw and so was Michael Biehn(who looks a twin brother of Joe Pantoliano) is good as an associate turned enemy as well as Anne Archer. Look, this movie was meant to be a popcorn flick and on that level it succeeds. The action scenes are stylish and well choreographed and the story has holes and tends to be confusing sometimes. Its a trade off that I can live with. I've had more fun watching this movie than most of the overrated blockbusters of recent. If you can look past this movie's flaws and enjoy it for what it is then cool. If not why waste your time?
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WOW!!..Didn't Know Wesley Made This One!
Added 9/16/2007
I'm watching this movie on tnt channel right now and ....WOW! Crazy-Great Movie!! Wesley is at his BEST with ACTION films. This is a GOTTA Have Dvd for sure!!!
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Poor, poor Wesley
Added 6/9/2007
The best thing about this movie is the poster, which recalls the posters of the thrillers of the '70s.
The second best thing is the trailer, which makes it seem silly, but a little fun, like a cheap thrill.
You'll observe that neither the poster nor the trailer are actually IN the movie.
This movie is worse than just bad, but not bad in an even somewhat amusing way. This is the most poorly directed movie I have ever seen. There is no point of view, there is no logic, there is no rhythm or momentum. Every cut is jarring, every angle thoughtless.
I respect Wesley for taking control and producing his own films, but he's gotta do better than this. If he just had a better director (and a script wouldn't hurt) a lot of the glaring problems of this movie would be less visible. Actors who are not so clearly bottom of the bargain barrel would help, too.
But special mention has to go to Anne Archer. She's always been awful, but she reaches new lows here. The most ridiculous thing is that she's supposed to be in charge of this super high-level espionage unit, and she's about as savvy and sophisticated as an Iowa housewife who's watched one episode of Martha Stewart. And the worst part is: she tends to sound a little drunk when she's just trying to speak normally. Talk about a weak link.
Wesley, how bout producing a nice romantic comedy with yourself? Or take your time and seek out a really decent script. Or just take time to... find yourself.
And as for you, dear reader, you do not want to see this movie. You really, really don't. Just look at the cool poster.
And keep hoping the Blade series gets back on track.
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Great action flick
Added 7/6/2009
If you liked Art of War II, you need to see this one--not BETTER, but just as good. Lots of great action and unexpected twists with a very satisfactory ending. Don't hesitate to try this one.
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Wish zero star was an option
Added 6/23/2009
I fast forwarded through most of the movie to get to the confirmation of who I knew were the "bad guys", which I had figured out in the first five minutes. The most annoying part of the movie is the voice of the main Asian female character. I swear it was like a bad voice over of a Japanese film! They used every cliche in the book - double crossing partners, sympathetic but hardened NY cop, a visit to the seedy mafia underbelly, etc. Skip it.
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"Do you know who your enemy is"
Added 6/10/2009
First of all the average for this movie is outrageous. 2 and 1/2 stars for The Art Of War? Have you guys ever seen The Marksman? If you've seen that disaster then you've seen Wesley's worst movie. A three and 1/2 star average would be more realistic. Then again I tend to forget the bandwagoneers that I'm dealing with. These are the same pseudo-intellectuals that bash Crank Yankers for not having a plot not realizing that a show consisting of muppets and crank calls is not supposed to have a plot! At any rate....
Story: Neil Shaw is a special operatives agent for the U.N. His life takes a turn for the worst when he is framed for a murder of a political leader. From then on he searches for clues to who the real killer is along with a reluctant female accomplice(played by Marie Matiko).
I know that the movie has flaws and I'm aware that at times the story tends to get convoluted and drags a bit but I still like this movie. I cant help what I entertained by and I was entertained with this movie. Wesley was good as Neil Shaw and so was Michael Biehn(who looks a twin brother of Joe Pantoliano) is good as an associate turned enemy as well as Anne Archer. Look, this movie was meant to be a popcorn flick and on that level it succeeds. The action scenes are stylish and well choreographed and the story has holes and tends to be confusing sometimes. Its a trade off that I can live with. I've had more fun watching this movie than most of the overrated blockbusters of recent. If you can look past this movie's flaws and enjoy it for what it is then cool. If not why waste your time?
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