This reminded me a lot of "Mission Impossible," which had been a hit movie the year before this film was released. It, too, had a complex plot and a lot of foreign intrigue and accents. I don't think it's as good as MI, but it's not bad and definitely deserves a look, or two or three!
I can tell you one thing: it's not as bad as you might have read from national critics. It has some good suspense and action scenes and there is nothing wrong with Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue as the leading actors.
True, it wasn't as smooth or even believable as MI but it's still entertaining and worthwhile watching strictly for the adventure. The Russian villains are fascinating to watch. The story is the typical democracy-threatened-by-an evil- politician except this time with a Russian scenario.
I can tell you one thing: it's not as bad as you might have read from national critics. It has some good suspense and action scenes and there is nothing wrong with Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue as the leading actors.
True, it wasn't as smooth or even believable as MI but it's still entertaining and worthwhile watching strictly for the adventure. The Russian villains are fascinating to watch. The story is the typical democracy-threatened-by-an evil- politician except this time with a Russian scenario.