Basic is a twisty and overwrought mystery thriller that makes the classy move of assuming the viewer can keep up with its plot. Well if you can, then good for you. I kind of grasped everything, but still had to go read the last few lines of the film's synopsis on Wikipedia.
John McTiernan needs no introduction. He's a wizard when it comes to directing action movies and his skill shines through here, with many tense scenes and some good action scenes.
The plot is good. Even if it is confusing and a little hard to follow, it's a good premise, and it is an entertaining mystery. The actors commit to it and make it work, and this is probably one of my favorite Travolta performances. Samuel L. Jackson is amazing once again, and his just too charismatic.
This is described as an action film, which I guess is fair. All the action consists of battle scenes that take place in flashbacks, but they're violent, visceral, and entertaining. Don't expect loads of action, though.
It's ultimately a good movie, and worth a watch. It's actually probably worth one or two extra viewings to fully realize the complexity of the plot. I recommend it.
John McTiernan needs no introduction. He's a wizard when it comes to directing action movies and his skill shines through here, with many tense scenes and some good action scenes.
The plot is good. Even if it is confusing and a little hard to follow, it's a good premise, and it is an entertaining mystery. The actors commit to it and make it work, and this is probably one of my favorite Travolta performances. Samuel L. Jackson is amazing once again, and his just too charismatic.
This is described as an action film, which I guess is fair. All the action consists of battle scenes that take place in flashbacks, but they're violent, visceral, and entertaining. Don't expect loads of action, though.
It's ultimately a good movie, and worth a watch. It's actually probably worth one or two extra viewings to fully realize the complexity of the plot. I recommend it.