I was anxiously awaiting the chance to see this movie. I had only seen Viggo Mortensen in Hildago and A Hostory of Violence. I can't wait for Alatriste to come out on DVD as it will probably never play in my theater as I am a huge Perez-Reverte fan.
I was really disappointed. I know this is early stuff, but it just did't seem to have much point. Infiltrating the mob to catch them is old, and the Japanese-Italian angle is interesting, but this just had a few interesting moments in between a lot of shooting. Mortensen did not get much good dialog. The only really good part of the movie was the culture clash. Maybe a second viewing will make a difference, but I doubt it.
I was really disappointed. I know this is early stuff, but it just did't seem to have much point. Infiltrating the mob to catch them is old, and the Japanese-Italian angle is interesting, but this just had a few interesting moments in between a lot of shooting. Mortensen did not get much good dialog. The only really good part of the movie was the culture clash. Maybe a second viewing will make a difference, but I doubt it.