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I liked the script/story, it was basically a well told film.

The actors were all good, katie holmes was OK rather than great but that was because she had the least necessary role.

What I HATED though was the direction of the fight scenes, what with the constantly moving camera, close up shots etc it was terrible. Christopher nolan should have watched loads of good martial arts films and he would have worked out how to direct quality action scenes because the choreography of the fights looked fine.

If the action scenes would have been the same BUT well directed the film would have managed a 8, it would have still lacked any truly great action moments which for me a film like this needs to be in the 9's or 10's.

Will probably rent the DVD but won't be buying it.

Now just too clarify I wasn't expecting a brilliantly acted, exceptionally well crafted story when I purchased this DVD.

I was however expecting some quality martial arts fight scenes but I was disappointed in this regard as well........there were 2 or 3 that were fairly good but none of them were great........

The story itself was poorly written, the dialogue was weak and the script needed at least 2 or 3 more re-writes...even for a "B" movie this was weak.

It wasn't a bad idea just needed better execution........one watch for me was more than enough.

On another note, I bought this DVD in England as i am a resident of this country, it also doesn't include the "making of documentary" listed on the back of the DVD box.

Also despite "lorezno lamas" being shown on cover he's only in about 10 minutes of the film..............

OK rental if you are a big Don "the dragon" Wilson fan........but wouldn't recommend a purchase.