Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

After watching a few episodes of the recent TV series, I expected the worst. However, this movie (the original) was surprisingly different and better. All the actors are different and the plot is actually interesting.Basically, the story is about a female soldier who has an unexpected reaction to a chemical agent. She gains regenerative and some sort of perceptual power. The military wants to seclude, study and use her ... but she's more interested in finding out what and who is responsible for what happened to her.The film is reasonably well acted and the plot is interesting. Her quest to find a diabolical foreign scientist who is as surprised at her situation as she is ... is interesting. Plus, he's not quite as far away as one might think.If you're looking to pass time with a semi-decent "made-for-TV", B-level sci-fi movie, this might work for you.

This is an OK film as long as you aren't expecting much, definitely leave your brain at the door.The plot is nothing new, no original thought here. The acting is actually quite good although it's sometimes hard to judge the acting when the dialogue is this bad.The main problem is that all the "surprises" are obvious, you won't be surprised by anything in this film, the plot twists can be see long before they arrive and they have all been used elsewhere. The plot is also a bit nonsensical with characters behaviour, the villains in particular, not being believable.The directing is terrible with annoying visual effects thrown in for no real reason.All that said this is watchable trash if you are looking to kill a bit of time.

I never read the Painkiller Jane comic book, but I read a review of this movie that said it was OK. So I watched it. I have to say I was a little bored, though. The actors are not bad, but the story was not very well told, lacked depth and action, and fizzled out with a very poor climax at the end. There were practically no stunts, no martial arts, nothing resembling superhero-style action.The woman who played Painkiller Jane was fairly charismatic, however, and convincingly portrayed an army captain. I kept thinking how much she resembled Evangeline Lilly (Kate from "Lost"), body-type-wise. This would have been a true eye-candy experience if Lilly had played the lead character, but the other actress was a fair substitute. Too bad she didn't really have much to do.5 out of 10.

Movie contains no real surprises but held my interest for the duration. Plot as described in other posts. "Dark Angel" comparisons are obvious even though the comic book that this movie is based on pre-dated that show. Characters are attractive and likable but needed more development and background. *****spoiler*****Some special effects like when she heals herself from a high powered rifle shot and the bullet spontaneously ejects from her abdomen are pretty cool. Bad and good guys are obvious and I agree with a previous poster that the "twist ending" is not a twist anymore. Romance is hinted at but plays no part in the film if that is what you are looking for and like in a movie. Tate Donovan plays against type as scientist involved in the plot.****end spoiler****As stated previously, it is an obvious setup for a series or sequel (depending on ratings is my guess). I have never read the comic book that this is based on but I will look for it now after seeing the movie