My mind keeps changing on this one. In no way is this a great film, but like Batman & Robin it depends on what mood you are in when you watch it. I watched this with the kids recently and I enjoyed the back & forth we had while the film was on, I know on previous watches I despised it, didn't enjoy it either back when it came out in the cinema. Let's face it, this was never going to live up to its predecessor and any expectations that it would were folly.
Alex Shaw (Jason Patric) is a cop who wants to have a romantic getaway with Annie (Sandra Bullock) on a cruise liner. That is until the ship is taken over by the mad John Geiger (Willem Defoe). Begin the 2hr slog.
This movie is rammed full of issues, the plot has way too many loopholes, it is a good 30 mins too long, wooden Jason Patric is saved by Sandra Bullock along with the other supporting cast and Willem Defoe doesn't get enough time on screen, or does he get too much. Not sure about the last one. Could have done with more Willem Defoe, but not more of John Geiger and his diabolical, idiotic scheming.
Where does it go right. Well, if you are in the mood, it is a fun movie too watch with the right people around you and possibly a few beers. Jason Patric fits the roll, but in no way would it have worked without someone like Sandra Bullock to hold the fort, even though she is annoying at times during this flick, she still carries it on her shoulders. Some of the other stand out cast are Temuera Morrison as Juliano, Brian McCardie as Merced, Mike Hagerty as Harvey and Colleen camp as Debbie.
For the cheese: that plot is straight out of 80's Cannon.
Rating: 5.5 Cheese of the melt: 8.25.
Alex Shaw (Jason Patric) is a cop who wants to have a romantic getaway with Annie (Sandra Bullock) on a cruise liner. That is until the ship is taken over by the mad John Geiger (Willem Defoe). Begin the 2hr slog.
This movie is rammed full of issues, the plot has way too many loopholes, it is a good 30 mins too long, wooden Jason Patric is saved by Sandra Bullock along with the other supporting cast and Willem Defoe doesn't get enough time on screen, or does he get too much. Not sure about the last one. Could have done with more Willem Defoe, but not more of John Geiger and his diabolical, idiotic scheming.
Where does it go right. Well, if you are in the mood, it is a fun movie too watch with the right people around you and possibly a few beers. Jason Patric fits the roll, but in no way would it have worked without someone like Sandra Bullock to hold the fort, even though she is annoying at times during this flick, she still carries it on her shoulders. Some of the other stand out cast are Temuera Morrison as Juliano, Brian McCardie as Merced, Mike Hagerty as Harvey and Colleen camp as Debbie.
For the cheese: that plot is straight out of 80's Cannon.
Rating: 5.5 Cheese of the melt: 8.25.
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