A few thoughts: Shane Black is a writer who can't help but to be in love with himself, and that comes through with every movie he's ever written. Full of "witty" dialogue and general smarminess, this forgettable '90s action movie is no exception. While his directorial efforts generally suit his screenplays better, with Renny Harlin taking on this role, the result is less than satisfying. Geena Davis is solid in the main role, if slightly uneven, but she along with Samuel L. Jackson give it their best. Too bad for both of them, they have terrible on-screen chemistry. The way these two characters interact and develop is clunky, awkward, and rings false. Additionally, this movie commits the sin of casting both Brian Cox and David Morse in roles so small, they feel almost entirely wasted. The action is fine, but it's very cheesy and not terribly impressive. Overall I found this movie very uninteresting and quite disappointing.
Who would I recommend it to? People who enjoy deeply sarcastic action movies full of one-liners many might perceive as clever or funny.
My grade: D
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