Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

michiel-b Those of us who are familiar with the work of (very talented) director Dick Maas, will notice that this movie is 'Amsterdamned', 'De Lift' and 'Flodder' re-re-revisited. Obviously the great man had a lack of original ideas at the time, as lots of scenes (and sounds!) appear as a deja vu. The movie is also a strange combination of amazingly over-the-top, yet realistic action scenes (although the location sequence is odd, the car chase is a masterpiece) and annoying cardboard moments, of which the scene on the roof of the hotel reminded me of the old Batman series on TV. A reasonably enjoyable film though (or should I say parody?), with only one big let-down. I mean: if you have Jennifer Tilly on board, being the actress with the best body in the business, well SHOW that body then!

auntwoofiechats This is an okay movie, but at the same time, it's kind of a stupid movie. I would not have made the same decisions the mother makes regarding her daughter. I don't think she always took her childs safety into consideration. Many major motels and hotels have babysitting services. Especially in foreign countries. And, especially since the mother felt that the city was one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Plus her daughter is handicapped. She can't communicate with anyone who does not know sign language or reads lips.The little girl gets into predicaments that children do not normally get into and did "stunts" that most children do not do or can do. It's kind of far fetched. If you can get past all of that, you might be able to bear with the movie. You might want to see what the child gets into next!! *lol*

ntomlino Well, first 10 minutes of the movie are convincing. However, starting with the murder, the whole movie starts sinking down the drain of stupid development, silly dialogs, unbelievable characters and of course - bad acting. Were all smoking pot when they were doing this movie or what ?Ten year old girl kicking bad guy left and right, jumping moving elevators and tall building, being accused of smoking pot (yes, by the police), silly parents, a bad guy so nervous and shaking, only to become a Terminator and deliver some super stunt drive in the end of the movie.Let me just say it ruined my evening tonight. If this is what European directors are able to come up with, then it is a shame. To be avoided at all cost.

michael_961 The problem with this is that the movie wasn't intended to be. I can't imagine one would finance this movie without reading the script. My better half somewhat enjoyed the movie and couldn't understand why I was laughing hysterically, especially at the finish. The only thing that really disappointed me was the fact that the little girl didn't regain her voice due to the trauma of riding a gurney through the streets of Amsterdam. William Hurt's voice WAS weird, and I also like Jenifer Tilly despite of her obvious acting talents. Overall, one of the most poorly crafted movies I've ever ever seen. I put the 2nd "ever" in there to get my ten lines.