Review of The Rock (1996) by Kj P — 26 Jul 2011
Michael Bay is in top form, as he directs a clever blend of storytelling and action and finally finds a great balance between the two. "The Rock" is a hard hitting action flick, that also serves as being very meaningful with it's subtle moments with Sean Connery, for being the only man to ever escape Alcatraz.
He works with Stanley (Nicholas Cage) to bring down a man who is holding a group of tourists hostage in Alcatraz. This film does try a little too hard to be smart, which leaves it still having the cheesiness of any other bay flick; However, the tone is gorgeous, the soundtrack it riveting, the acting is decent but sometimes over-the-top, and the action is awesome.
Overall, the film is not Bay's best flick, but it ranks very high in his best attempts. The Rock is a very solid film!
This review of The Rock (1996) was written by Kj P on 26 Jul 2011.
The Rock has generally received positive reviews.
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