HTF REVIEW: Swordfish - guilty pleasure DVD at its best! (1 Viewer)

[Arttu Salmi]

What is this talk about Berry's breasts? (heh...that sounds kinda exciting, a cocktail maybe?). I myself was more impressed by the scene where Halle is pointing a gun wearing that lovely black lingerie.
The opening scene is very exceptional compared to the rest of the movie. I do object to some of the themes considering the recent events. Of course these things need to be addressed, but I was a bit puzzled about what the film was trying to say.

 

[Bjoern Roy]

Damnit, my copy didn't even ship yet

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[Matt Wooten]

i am very happy to hear this is a great dvd. this was to me one of the better movies of this summer. its good to be able to have this baby home just in time for halloween.. :0
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[Scott Weinberg]

This is one movie I was disappointed to miss in theaters. I'm a big fan of loud, boisterous nonsense action movies. (Usually, anyway.)
Thanks for the scoop, Ron! I trust this one is more entertaining than Exit Wounds!

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[Shane Martin]

I'm guessing that You(RON) added your additional comments about the fun part to make sure the thread doesn't develop into a flame war over whether its a bad movie or not.
This is actually a good thing but with a movie called Swordfish what do you expect
Anyway I'll be renting it at the very least. I know a few folks willing to buy it so I may just borrow it from them. Heck I liked Exit Wounds so this can't be that bad right?
Driven was terrible though

 

[Ronald Epstein]

This film is superior to Exit Wounds.
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[Han]

My wife and I were watching The Tie That Binds on TV the other day and some password situation came up (I think it was this movie). To get past a security system, someone mentioned The password is: Swordfish. Weird! I haven't found any connection between the two movies since then, but haven't really tried.

 

[Steve Christou]

Breasts? Who said breasts? Let me check the posts hmmm hmmm hmmm hmmm, Wow!
I missed this at the cinemas but from reading this thread I can see there are two very good reasons for me to pick this up, I'm with you guys, oh wait Travolta's in it too! What a bonus!
[Edited last by Steve Christou on October 23, 2001 at 06:15 PM]

 

[Scott-C]

Thanks for the review Ron.

this film is worth watching just for Halle Berry's
beautiful breasts. Whoo-Hah!

Now I have two more reasons to rent this DVD!
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[Steven Simon]

I saw this movie in the theaters and was eagerly anticipating it's release on dvd... Warner has really come to the forefront on Video transfers.... I found this 2:35:1 transfer flawless..... This dvd looks so much like Film , it's scary!!!
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[Steven Simon]

Steve,
You must have been in the Bathroom when Ms. Berry fashed us

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[Elbert Lee]

I agree wiht Ron that, in terms of cinema, Swordfish was better than Exit Wounds. EW's is refreshing as a grittier, street violence-type movie trying to have clever villains, but is not in the BIG MOVIE category like Swordfish. I think Swordfish could have used a more believable "hero" and a more realistic approach to his personal situation. Sena never made Hugh Jackman seem believable as one of the top hackers in the world. This film could have used a Bryan Singer touch to truly make is a "smart" thriller as a sly thriller underneath all of the summer blockbuster action.
Elbert

 

[Luis A]

I just got done watching this and I have to say I'm very happy with this purchase. L

 

[Reginald Trent]

Ron, there's no need to feel guilty from the pleasure derived from this DVD. This was IMO a sleeper of a hit and one that I enjoyed at the theater. It surprises me that quite a few people complain about John Travolta's performance in this movie. I thought his performance was on par with most anything else he's done of late. Anyway, I have it on order and hope to recieve it Saturday or Monday.
[Edited last by Reginald Trent on October 27, 2001 at 05:52 AM]

 

[Reginald Trent]

BTW I seem to recall reading somewhere that this DVD WILL NOT be available for RENTAL. Seems Warner may be trying to bypass Blockbuster.

 

[Michael Lee]

This film is superior to Exit Wounds

And that is saying alot!

Actually, I enjoyed Exit Wounds...but that has more to do with the people I saw it with and the place (see Scooter-Palooza).
I just got this yesterday and was more anxious to see Shrek. I will give the Halle Berry view a spin today.
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[William Ward]

I haven't ordered it but will be picking it up from Wal-Mart after work Monday Evening/Tues Morning. Looking forward to see what Ms. Berry['s chest] brings to the table.

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[Edwin-S]

---I thought his performance was on par with most anything else he's done of late.----
You mean he is as good as he was in "Battlefield Earth"?! I just have to rent this one....I haven't had a really good laugh in a long time.

 

[Vegas 1]

Just finished watching Swordfish & I agree with Ron's review. The first explosion seen is something to see & hear if you have not seen the movie. I also enjoyed Exit Wounds but not as much. Way to go Warner Bros. These movies are certainly not the best but the dvd's are great IMHO.

 

[Michael Lee]

Okay-
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. There were the obvious good points and she was in plenty of scenes. The first explosion really took me by surprise...by the earliness of it and the Matrix-like, yet different, camera angles. Travolta makes a better bad guy than a good guy at times.
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