A bit more complex than the average action movie. It is a five hour mini-series so it has a bit more time than the average action film to develop the characters and the plot.
I think it does a good job of showing these two different worlds filled with different cultures and traditions but still having characters find common ground and respect for one another. It's really a story of hope.
It is a bit too long. But, at the end of the day, I felt for the characters. Carol Alt was particularly good as the mother who would do anything to find her son. It was touching.
There are a fair number of action scenes that are done well. Rutger Hauer is his typical badass self. The supporting cast was good all around. The soundtrack stood out as being quite good as well.
Is it worth 5 hours?... probably not. But if you're a fan of late 80s/early 90s action films and want to see one with a bit more heart, it may be worth hunting this one down to check out.
I think it does a good job of showing these two different worlds filled with different cultures and traditions but still having characters find common ground and respect for one another. It's really a story of hope.
It is a bit too long. But, at the end of the day, I felt for the characters. Carol Alt was particularly good as the mother who would do anything to find her son. It was touching.
There are a fair number of action scenes that are done well. Rutger Hauer is his typical badass self. The supporting cast was good all around. The soundtrack stood out as being quite good as well.
Is it worth 5 hours?... probably not. But if you're a fan of late 80s/early 90s action films and want to see one with a bit more heart, it may be worth hunting this one down to check out.