Today, thanks to Robert George I got a chance to watch Swordfish.
A couple things here, I used to love over-the-top action flicks, but in recent years have found myself liking them less and less...on the other side, I've always liked John Travolta, sure he's made some stinkers, but very few can play the overconfident, cocky, bad guy like he can.
This movie is no exception, he is very good in this role, Halle Berry provides a bit of eye candy, and a nice performance, Hugh Jackman is good...and the little girl who plays his daughter it excellent!!!
The action is fast and furious, of coarse way over the top...the opening scene will make you flinch. At times the action is way out in left field (witness the car chase) but if you like this type movie, this will be right up your alley.
The Transfer is top notch, very sharp, and NO EE.
The director's choice of lighting and filters leaves alot to be desired (IMHO) The overall color balance pushes toward brown...alot like the Godfather's. Very few scenes use normal lighting...it's almost like an old Michael Mann movie!
The sound is also first rate, as you'd expect from something like this.
Would I buy this title? No
Would I rent it once...Yes!
A couple things here, I used to love over-the-top action flicks, but in recent years have found myself liking them less and less...on the other side, I've always liked John Travolta, sure he's made some stinkers, but very few can play the overconfident, cocky, bad guy like he can.
This movie is no exception, he is very good in this role, Halle Berry provides a bit of eye candy, and a nice performance, Hugh Jackman is good...and the little girl who plays his daughter it excellent!!!
The action is fast and furious, of coarse way over the top...the opening scene will make you flinch. At times the action is way out in left field (witness the car chase) but if you like this type movie, this will be right up your alley.
The Transfer is top notch, very sharp, and NO EE.
The director's choice of lighting and filters leaves alot to be desired (IMHO) The overall color balance pushes toward brown...alot like the Godfather's. Very few scenes use normal lighting...it's almost like an old Michael Mann movie!
The sound is also first rate, as you'd expect from something like this.
Would I buy this title? No
Would I rent it once...Yes!