Another digitally filmed movie (spits on ground.) Fortunately, unlike Gladiator the only time it's evident is during the battles. Otherwise an effective action movie with a classic Mel Gibson humor and intense focus. The good: Gibson, good story, good cinematography, emotional. The bad: John Williams. I love his music in general, but the whole movie is almost completely ruined when during a scene at an African-American shanty town, a party goes on with people playing what looks like native African instruments, and it sounds just like Ewok music from Return of the Jedi mixed with the final celebration music in Star Wars Episode I. If Mr. William is ever called upon to do "native" or "rustic" music again he should contract out.
Category: Movie
Genre: Historical
Date Reviewed: 2000-01-01
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Rating: 5