Boring

Best movie ever!

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

A so-so thriller which starts off brilliantly and yet come the end, has bombarded us with so many clichéd plot twists and frankly stupid explanations as to the motives of the characters that it quickly becomes unbelievable and almost unwatchable. The first half hour, though, is great entertainment, with Mel Gibson taking his psychotic persona from the LETHAL WEAPON films one step further in his manic portrayal of a conspiracy theorist.In fact, it is Gibson's presence which makes this film shine and he is perfectly cast - I don't think any other of today's actors would fit the role as well as he. Julia Roberts is the love interest, and she is, well...Julia Roberts. I may be biased but I really do hate that woman. Patrick Stewart lends sinister support as the chief villain, but he never really does anything that villainous, he just walks around and looks mean.What this film is worth watching for are some surprisingly insane set pieces, such as the moment where Gibson torches his entire apartment, or the bit where he flees from the bad guys while strapped to a wheelchair! There are a few good action bits as well, but nothing spectacular. For an interesting spin on the old action formula, this is worth watching, even if only for Gibson.

Not sure what happened but after the wheels came off of Mel Gibson's reputation, it seems everyone has had a better look at his films with a fresh look. For the most part Mel Gibson is a horrible actor. If he's not playing the part of Lethal Weapon Marty Riggs or some martyr who endures ungodly pain, he's got nothing. This film could be worse but Gibson's melodrama at certain parts is so forced so as to leave it with a terrible rating. Gibson does his "crazy man Riggs" mode in parts of this film and Patrick Stewart, Julia Roberts do what they can to save this mess.In short, Jerry is obsessed with a government agent. He has theories, conspiracy theories. The big question is whether it's all a big conspiracy theory and will she believe him? Well... what do you think? Which way will this movie go? I dunno!!! Predictable and, without spoiling the forced acting at the end, I can say that it's one of those "nothing else is on cable" movies. It's completely forgettable and, worse, it's not even a fun ride to get to the end. Patrick Stewart is good but wasted, given awkward lines that he does his best with and a resolution which is really unsalvageable. If you must watch, make sure you multitask so you won't regret the time investment.

I've always been a fan of Conspiracy Theories so I figured I would check this one out,, it's above average,, based on the acting between our stars, Mel Gibson, Julia Robert,, and Patrick Stewart,, I was hoping for an actual conspiracy,, instead we get the old,, CIA, mind control stuff, rogue killer programmed to assassinate someone,, which isn't that bad, but some of the theories in the movie like the Oliver Stone --George Bush one,, I was like wow OK.. Mel's character, Jerry Fletcher is majorly paranoid, insanely crazy as one of his theories actually turns out to be true, problem for him is as he has so many now he has to figure out which theory he is right about,, he get's help from a young lady he saved from a mugging 6 months ago,, so he is like her guardian angel so to speak,, very interesting movie,, once you get by all the covert military mind control stuff.

As much as I dislike Mel Gibson for the repeated bigoted remarks that he has made off the screen, I have to admit that he gave a riveting performance in this film.He portrays a cab driver who is constantly thinking up various conspiracies, and then becomes pursued when one of his conspiracy theories proves to be right.As an attorney,Julia Roberts, who lost her father in a mysterious shooting, becomes involved with Gibson.The film is a good one due to the plot twists and turns. You really don't know who is good and evil in it.Patrick Stewart portrays a man with many hats. You just don't know where he is at until the very end.Roberts comes slowly to believe in what Gibson is saying until it appears that he had killed her father.The ending may be disappointing to many, but was probably necessary due to the clandestine and safety measures for the Roberts part.