BadRon

Only Paxton and Glenn give strong characterizations in this movie, but the action sequences are a lot of fun to watch unfold. This movie is best viewed when you're not in the mood to think too much. The script could have used another draft and could have easily fallen apart if not for the capable hands of director Campbell. The sense of awe K2 should bring to the viewer is curiously missing. Still, this is a decent action film that is worth a look.

We can all count on the Coen Brothers giving us an offbeat presentation, and this is no different. There were moments in this film where I felt like a smile was glued to my face. But every once in a while, a scene would come along and be completely disturbing (animals crushed under cars; KKK meetings). It came along too abruptly. Perhaps they were sticking to the formula in Homer's "The Odyssey" by juxtaposing the pleasant with the horror. But I always felt that Homer's book had more horror than pleasantness to it which made the transition more welcome. Still, it is an interesting film to sit through if only because you will not be able to predict what will follow from one scene to the next. And Clooney is very good here as well. His best work since "Out Of Sight." Now, if I want to smile all the way through, I'll listen to the outstanding soundtrack. GREAT MUSIC!!!

With a cast like this one, I can't imagine why there isn't even a DVD edition in the planning stages. This is a solid entry into the anti-war genre and contains an excellent performance from Alan Arkin. He is capably supported by the rest of the cast. There are images in the film that will stick with you long after you're finished watching it. Very funny, but also very sad. HEY PARAMOUNT!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? THIS MOVIE LOOKS AWFUL ON VIDEO!!!