Seriously, I *only* bought this film because it's part of my Peter Strauss collection.
I thought it was quite fitting to have him play a President of the United States.
The film itself wasn't bad. One of those to switch off and enjoy for 90 minutes. Samuel L Jackson was..... Samuel L Jackson. Ice Cube had his moment of being an actor and showing that there are *two* roles he can play ('Angry Attitude Man' and 'Cheesy Southern Black Preacher (who is possibly gay)'). Scott Speedman was.... Scott Speedman, although I suspect that roles like this and Underworld are helping him come to the forefront, where he may later start to exhibit some real talent.
Willem Dafoe was an excellent 'nasty piece of work', as always!!!
Peter Strauss was amazing as always, even in a minor supporting role. The President was clearly a liberal peace-loving dude of the 'why can't we all just get along' brigade, but seemed on the right track to actually achieving that peace... if it weren't for the political warmongers who insist and thrive upon conflict. He was actually quite a weak character, a dreamer whose power lies solely in the support of others. Quite a different role for Strauss!
As for the President's Tupac line - Why not!!
I thought it was quite fitting to have him play a President of the United States.
The film itself wasn't bad. One of those to switch off and enjoy for 90 minutes. Samuel L Jackson was..... Samuel L Jackson. Ice Cube had his moment of being an actor and showing that there are *two* roles he can play ('Angry Attitude Man' and 'Cheesy Southern Black Preacher (who is possibly gay)'). Scott Speedman was.... Scott Speedman, although I suspect that roles like this and Underworld are helping him come to the forefront, where he may later start to exhibit some real talent.
Willem Dafoe was an excellent 'nasty piece of work', as always!!!
Peter Strauss was amazing as always, even in a minor supporting role. The President was clearly a liberal peace-loving dude of the 'why can't we all just get along' brigade, but seemed on the right track to actually achieving that peace... if it weren't for the political warmongers who insist and thrive upon conflict. He was actually quite a weak character, a dreamer whose power lies solely in the support of others. Quite a different role for Strauss!
As for the President's Tupac line - Why not!!