(callanvass@hotmail.com) wrote on IMDB:
This is one amazing film, with a mesmerizing performance from Brandon
Lee!. It's visually appealing, extremely well made, with amazing
performances all around!. Loved the score, too, it fit with the film
well, and there's plenty of action to go around as well. Michael
Wincott is, very menacing as the main villain, and was perfect for the
part. The flashbacks were very cool, however i wished, i could see more
of Shelley's character. The Directiing is outstanding!. Alex Proyas
does an outstanding job here, creating lots of, dark atmosphere, great
use of the rain machine,cool visuals, and keeping the pace,action
packed, and engrossing all the way!. The film is very violent, but not
all of it is bloody. We get several knives in the chest, knife in the
hand, lots of gunshot wounds, some bloody, some not, hole through hand,
2 slashings, slit throat,2 bloody impallings, sword in the neck and a
crow pecks a girls eyes out. The Acting is WONDERFUL!. Brandon Lee,
gives an Oscar worthy performance here, he is completely mesmerizing,
creepy,kicks that ass and, just thought he was too cool, his AMAZING
AMAZING performance here, will always be remembered, what happened too
him was a tragedy, and i for one will never forget him!. Rochelle Davis
is awesome here, and is very likable,her and Brandon, had very good
chemistry and is one of the best kid actors out there!, especially
since she hasn't acted since then!. Ernie Hudson, is terrific as the
Sgt., very likable, and very convincing. Michael Wincott, is great as
the main villain, i loved his voice, and he was very menacing!. Sofia
Shinas, is very good as Shelley, however, she didn't have much screen
time, but was great when on screen. Overall a MUST SEE at all costs!.
***** out of 5
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