Review of Swordfish (2001) by Daniel S — 09 Dec 2018
John Travolta is good in this film. Don Cheadle is good in this film. Halle Berry I imagine tries (albeit unsuccessfully) to wring some interest out of a character that I'm sure was written in the script simply as SEXY CHICK until the final draft.
But this is Hugh Jackman's film. This is part two of his double bill coming out party (with X-Men, natch). This is the film where he has to act hacking into some unhackable computer system in 60 seconds whilst receiving a blowjob.
This is the film where he has to act creating some nebulous computer hacking program or something, which the naturally theatrical Jackman turns into some kind of mad scientist, musical genius concoction scene, with lots of wine.
No other actor would have given these scenes such commitment and gusto. No other actor could. It's all so gloriously over the top and ridiculous and lots and lots of fun. Sure, it's actually terrible of course, as all the actual reviews will tell you, but it's one of those comic book action films that aren't actually based on comic books, and they're like catnip for me.
Also, remember when Vinnie Jones had the best agent in the world and he managed to show up in a slew of Hollywood films?
This review of Swordfish (2001) was written by Daniel S on 09 Dec 2018.
Swordfish has generally received mixed reviews.
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