Post by ck100 on Jun 8, 2021 18:41:56 GMT
"You know what the problem with Hollywood is - they make shit."
Has it been 20 years already? I remember it being a popular DVD/rental when it came out. As for the film itself, it feels like people remember parts of it rather than the whole (Travolta's opening monologue, Hugh Jackman getting blown while computer hacking under pressure, Halle Berry gratuitously topless, etc.). It's not bad, but far from the best work from all involved. Hard to believe director Dominic Sena has only directed five films since 1993 with the last film 10 years ago (though he directed a lot of music videos over the years for various bands/musicians). So while this movie isn't shit, it's certainly nothing great either.
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
Swordfish (2001) - 2.5 out of 4 stars
"Notorious computer hacker Jackman is shanghaied by master criminal Travolta to do his bidding in this action-crime caper, framed in flashback. Some terrific post-MATRIX action moments and stunt set pieces are the only saving grace, as it becomes silly and unreasonably far-fetched. Derivation of the title is never fully explained, but we'd like to think it's from the Marx Brothers' HORSE FEATHERS. Panavision."
Has it been 20 years already? I remember it being a popular DVD/rental when it came out. As for the film itself, it feels like people remember parts of it rather than the whole (Travolta's opening monologue, Hugh Jackman getting blown while computer hacking under pressure, Halle Berry gratuitously topless, etc.). It's not bad, but far from the best work from all involved. Hard to believe director Dominic Sena has only directed five films since 1993 with the last film 10 years ago (though he directed a lot of music videos over the years for various bands/musicians). So while this movie isn't shit, it's certainly nothing great either.
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
Swordfish (2001) - 2.5 out of 4 stars
"Notorious computer hacker Jackman is shanghaied by master criminal Travolta to do his bidding in this action-crime caper, framed in flashback. Some terrific post-MATRIX action moments and stunt set pieces are the only saving grace, as it becomes silly and unreasonably far-fetched. Derivation of the title is never fully explained, but we'd like to think it's from the Marx Brothers' HORSE FEATHERS. Panavision."
