Peter Pluymers
Slater and Sutherland in the same movie ... that couldn't be bad. It was worse than bad. What a terrible B-movie this was. For those who want to learn belly dancing, buy that movie. There's plenty of tutorials in.There are also some really ridiculous blunders: a VHS tape that catches fire after being thrown into boiling water. A teacher who exposes half her buttocks showing a tattoo there. Afterwards she appears to be the belly dancer, but where did that tattoo go?I had a flashback into the '80s when you could rent such crap movies by the hundreds at your local VHS rental store. Better forget about this real quicklyMore reviews at http://opinion-as-a-moviefreak.blogspot.be/
Pinocchio Groenhout
First of all this is not some Hollywood blockbuster and it is surely not intended to be one, so we judge it for what it is.The idea of the story is actually very good and somewhat ambitious. It is apparent though, that the writer did not know exactly where to go with the story and the execution of the film seemed hesitant. The one character(the psychologist) in the film appeared to play a key part in the development of the film, but his developments remained secret and had no effect on the outcome. Also the plot did not really seem to develop it remained difficult to stick all the information together to see where things were going although the part which should have remained hidden until later in the film became clear as daylight in the beginning minutes.As with most lower budget films the connection with the main character remains difficult and he is somewhat undefined. The chronological progression of the film is sound though and the characters make sense. With less unnecessary snippets and more adhesive parts to the puzzle this could have been a much more accomplished action film. Interesting and creative plot not well executed, so it is worth to watch but don't expect anything great.
Greg Francis
OK, technically it is not rotten, just a completely amateur effort. They had some interesting camera work and Slater and Sutherland of course do respectable acting jobs, but that is IT as far as things to like. Wow, the story is just SO lame, really not sure how they got those two guys to do the movie, but I am thinking it probably included a few dollar signs. The budget listed on IMDb is $5 million, I am assuming that each guy got a LEAST a million to swallow their pride and do this pig. Where to start with the bad stuff, hmmmm. Hiring actresses to be featured belly dancers in the same bar that they go to EVERY night that are obviously NOT, including the main actress who looks more like she has Parkinsons or something. Having the same actress be 3 women (without being recognized immediately) basically by switching wigs is very "supermannish" of them. She has a raised mole over her right eyebrow, kind of gives it away. And trying to present her as this ravishing beauty is also hiLARious! The main plot point about having to put the "retired US spy" on the case to figure out why someone is killing terrorists in Bulgaria is puzzling as well. Why the hell would we care? I swear this was written by kids in 6th grade, I could go on forever about the stupidity in the script. Even the title is meant to sound enticing, but is just infantile. Save yourself the 90 minutes and do just about ANYTHING else, this thing is a LAME JOKE!
thegame376
This is one of the best movies in recent decades, all the fuss about movies like Shawshank Redemption being on top, this is the real Oscar contender. His captivating role in this film builds up such an enticing atmosphere, by his role, you all know who I'm talking about. The Slater. The S Man. The one actor that should get the Oscar. No. That DESERVES an Oscar for his award winning performances in movies such as this, and the classic Lies and Illusions. Which I also gave a 10/10. No surprise there. Anyway, this is one of the best films of our generation. And I haven't even seen it! 10/10.CS