Review
Swordfish
- Director
- Dominic Sena
- Year
- 2001
- Rating
- Reviewed by
- Gon Curiel a.k.a. Groucho
- Review date
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001
Stanley Jobson (Jackman), a well-intentioned man with a most powerful mind, feels no urge to return to the world of computers after he’s been forbidden to do so, and even money is not as tempting as the possibility of regaining custody over his daughter, who’s being raised by his ex-wife and a porn film producer. Despite the warnings by a cop who caught him before (Don Cheadle), Jobson decides to help the terrorist and get away with the money.
He simply has no clue of what he’s gotten himself into.
Swordfish is a high-tech, high-voltage, action-packed film that deals with terrorists, computers, gorgeous women and a crime life that doesn’t pay… or does it? There are some intricate twists and turns in the plot but the story is still quite solid thanks to a strong performance by Jackman and an appealing one by Travolta (at last!). Berry and Cheadle are a good support, though it doesn’t really matter because there are enough explosions, car chases and high adrenaline to keep you entertained. From the very first scene (which is also the most impressive) you know you’re on for a wild ride.
Besides, it’s hard to dislike a film that portrays a really nerdish and uncool guy like a hunkish hero. The music and edition are a standout and mostly this is a highly entertaining film that should be considered to have a good time.
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Comments
Jacinda wrote at 6/22/2002:
Unfortunately 'Swordfish' couldn't fully convince me. It is certainly cool, fast-paced and sexy - and the action scenes are fabulous. But the story just didn't excite me, not too original and in a way just too simple. The ensemble is great (especially Jackman), but all in all 'Swordfish' is not as special as I had wanted it to be. Too bad, with a better script it could have become outstanding. Morris wrote at 6/22/2002:
Too bad! I was hoping you'd like this one a lot more. Still, it's good enough. I certainly enjoyed it very much. Coffee wrote at 6/22/2002:
It sure as hell was an entertaining flick. Maybe I just didn't like the way they dealt with the whole "super-hacker-issue" once again. I don't want to nag about realism all of the time but a little more wouldn't have hurt. Not at all a bad film though.P.S. Seeing Jackman always makes me drool for X-Men 2! :-O
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Morris wrote at 6/22/2002:
I certainly enjoyed this movie a lot. It is fast, funny and absolutely cool. The first sequence is impressive, but I also enjoyed most of the other action-packed scenes which didn't fall short. Jackman makes an excellent lead and overall it is a very solid action movie.