After seeing the IMDb rating for Survivor I was expecting something truly awful and hardly watchable. I even nearly didn't watch it but I'm so glad that I did.
With the exception of a rather pointless prologue set in Afghanistan, the film keeps one entertained for the whole duration. Despite a few minor plot-holes, the story is actually pretty gripping with chases and action throughout. The final fight between Brosnan and Jovovich does not disappoint.
The cast is solid: Milla Jovovich perfect as the lead, really conveying her character's sense of helplessness and lack of experience in such situations. It makes a change to see 007 Pierce Brosnan as the bad guy and surprisingly he pulls it off really well.
The music is done well, especially at the big New York climax, and is very different to what would normally be used in these sorts of films. It adds to the excitement and gives a sinister feeling whenever Brosnan is on screen.
This film has been reviewed way too harshly. It only had a $20 million dollar budget and there are visible restrictions but it is very entertaining. If you like spy films/action/suspense/thrillers you will enjoy this film very much.
With the exception of a rather pointless prologue set in Afghanistan, the film keeps one entertained for the whole duration. Despite a few minor plot-holes, the story is actually pretty gripping with chases and action throughout. The final fight between Brosnan and Jovovich does not disappoint.
The cast is solid: Milla Jovovich perfect as the lead, really conveying her character's sense of helplessness and lack of experience in such situations. It makes a change to see 007 Pierce Brosnan as the bad guy and surprisingly he pulls it off really well.
The music is done well, especially at the big New York climax, and is very different to what would normally be used in these sorts of films. It adds to the excitement and gives a sinister feeling whenever Brosnan is on screen.
This film has been reviewed way too harshly. It only had a $20 million dollar budget and there are visible restrictions but it is very entertaining. If you like spy films/action/suspense/thrillers you will enjoy this film very much.