To me, this movie is perfection.

Sorry, this movie sucks

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

(Hugh Jackman)Stanley Jobson is living on the fringes of a happy life. He's working a job he hates in order to win back a daughter he loves, from an ex-wife who hates him. (Halle Berry)Ginger is the unexpected visitor who offers Stanley a chance to get his daughter back ... but it may mean losing everything. (John Travolta)Gabriel is the leader of a group that has a job requiring Stanley's specific skill set. (Don Cheadle)Agent J.T. Roberts wants to stop Stanley from exercising his skill. This is an under-appreciated heist film. Gabriel Shear's knowing nods to previous movies may be a bit meta for some tastes, but there is a method to Gabriel's banter. He is knowingly leading Stanley where he wants him to go. In fact, everyone wants something from Stanley. Jackman delivers an energetic and honest portrayal as the father desperate to rebuild his life and win back his daughter. Berry is edgy and sexy. Cheadle delivers another strong performance, but as his character ties Stanley's past and present together it would be better to have him around more often. His few scenes add texture and energy. Travolta as Gabriel is almost the victim of his own talent. Gabriel straddles a fine line between laconic and smarmy. His dialogue is delivered so effortlessly you might imagine his winking at the camera. He isn't. It's a subtle and nuanced performance that probably needed more edge. Travolta's low-key delivery make his explosive moments seem forced, instead of building organically. The movie is suspenseful at times, and fast-paced when it needs to be. There are a few shocks and a lot of sex-appeal. For those who are looking for self-improvement tips with your entertainment, there's even a demonstration of innovative methods of recruiting and data-entry. This is a solid and intelligent adventure. The characters are interesting, complex and painted in shades of good, bad and conflicted.

Could have been a good movie. But a movie with a crime plot, cyber and law subplots shouldn't get all the details wrong. Errors included citing the wrong constitutional amendments and using the wrong law enforcement agencies. Although the acting was pretty good, the characters actions were counter-intuitive, thus creating distance between the characters and the audience. As a result, the movie quickly grew implausible and therefore tedious. They needed better technical consultants and tighter writing. Perhaps a little research before finalizing the script would have uncovered the errors. We deserve better.

2001's Swordfish is definitely an entertaining movie. It's not exactly one for the snooty type of critics out there, but it is entertaining, well acted, and interesting. First of all, Halle Berry definitely brought her all to this project, she really owned her character, Ginger. She just fit the role, and brought life to it. I think the breast nudity scene with Berry and Jackman was interesting, because it kinda showed some of Ginger's characteristics, she definitely is a sexual character, and uses her sexuality to her advantage with different men. Hugh Jackman is a great professional actor, and he for sure does not disappoint in this film, he is smart, focused, likable, and looks good while doing it ;) lol. And then we come to John Travolta, by 2001, he had definitely proved himself as an A-list Hollywood actor. He did not disappoint as the main villain, he was mysterious, evil, and unpredictable, which is exactly what he needed to be in this film. The action scenes, which involve shooting, explosions, car crashes, and more are great and very well constructed, and entertaining to see on screen. Overall, the plot is intriguing, has it's twists and turns, and keeps your undivided attention the whole way through. I definitely recommend Swordfish. 9/10.

Literally, the only two things worth looking at in this stupid Dominic Sena piece of techno/politico/crimino junk that wants to say something important about technology and national defense and criminality, are--Well, you've already read the Summary. Swordfish is so expensive and cynical that Sena expects you to be impressed with its profundity, and if you are like me--see Halle Berry topless and say, "Nice"--and move on from what you just saw because you know that you're being played, you're going to find that this thing pegs the needle in the red for dumb and dull.Sena directed Gone in Sixty Seconds a couple years before, and before I realized it, I thought that this thing sure reminds me of GISS, only without the pleasing characters. Unless you enjoy watching Travolta being ham-handed as an evil genius (read: imbecilic), Hugh Jackman being cardboard-like, and Halle Berry trying for sexy (and getting creepy instead), skip Swordfish.