Ridley Scott directs a rare crime-comedy in this sentimental flick starring an underrated Nicolas Cage as a germophobic con artist who must contend with the unexpected appearance of his long-lost daughter.
As admirable as Ridley Scott’s ticking time-bomb decision to recast and reshoot the film is, this is an unexceptional work that struggles to elevate itself despite strong performances by Christopher Plummer and Michelle Williams.
Scott’s follow-up to ‘Prometheus’ is a full-scale R-rated blockbuster that will thrill mainstream adult audiences, maybe even fans, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the sheer filmmaking prowess of the first two ‘Alien’ films.
Ridley Scott is back in some style with this largely captivating stranded-in-Mars sci-fi adventure that is a potent mix of science and thrills.
As a swords-and-sandals biblical epic, it is fairly spectacular, but remotely engaging.
A didactic and dialogue-heavy thriller that is directed with confidence by Ridley Scott.
Ridley Scott sets expectations too high in this generally solid sci-fi epic let down by an unfocused screenplay and suspect pacing.
A “Gladiator-ised” Robin Hood without the right punch in this missed opportunity by Ridley Scott.
An underrated thriller that benefits from strong performances by the lead cast and an outstanding score by Marc Streitenfeld.
One of the best films of 2007, this is Ridley Scott’s absorbing take on the crime saga.
Eternality Tan 