TheWolf's Movie Review of Swordfish

Rating of
2.5/4

Swordfish

Not a great film, but a good action movie
TheWolf - wrote on 08/06/07

There is little in "Swordfish" that could be defended by any artistic standard. However, that is of no consequence. Simply see it for what it is--good entertainment--and you'll do fine. Storywise, it's pretty silly, and not particularly original, but director Dominic Sena wisely refuses to take anything seriously. He just goes with the flow, delivering a fast-paced, slick-looking action movie. It doesn't overstay its welcome, nor does it pretend to be something it's not.
Although John Travolta gets first billing, the real star is Hugh Jackman. He lends conviction and authority to his role, anchoring the film even during its least plausible moments. Halle Berry makes an excellent piece of eye candy, and the movie makes absolutely no apologies for portraying her in various states of undress. Don Cheadle adds solid support as a bemused FBI agent. However, Vinnie Jones is wasted as a henchman.
The movie was alright if you are looking for mindless entertainment, if you are trying for something more than that you may be seriously let down. Over all it wasn't horrible, but it was far from perfect.

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