Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
1.5/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 11/08/2019
A political thriller so dull I honestly forgot I saw this movie a week ago. Michael Douglas is a strong screen presence as always. Kiefer Sutherland is a slightly more complicated character than you'd expect for a movie like this. Female characters are a complete afterthought. Kim Basinger playing the First Lady? Sounds sexy but they do nothing with it. Eva Longoria as a Secret Service agent? Sounds exciting huh? Not really.
Rating of
2.5/4
The Movie Man - wrote on 05/23/2009
The Sentinel is an entertaining movie at first, then slowly falls a part. It's well made with good direction, good writing and good acting, the problem is that it's not suspenseful, not intense, and just to predictable. Michael Douglas and (the very underrated)Kiefer Sutherland are both good. Eva Longoria is okay, considering she's not in the film much. Kim Basinger however, is a huge disappointment, she's given nothing to do and is wasted. not to mention, the ending is a letdown. It's well paced, smart and cleaver, but when it's over, you'll want more.
Rating of
1.5/4
kustaa - wrote on 04/03/2008
The lack of realism in political thrillers makes me feel very angry. The Sentinel it's just another stupid action flick about threats to the american president and a -much less charismatic- "fugitive" that tries to save him. David Rasche will always be HAMMER. Nothing more, nothing less.
Rating of
2.5/4
Porkchop Express - wrote on 08/22/2007
I agree with Chris' review and this film was just alright for me. I really think it is time for Michael Douglas to hang up his action shoes!
Rating of
2/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/20/2007
Generic crime/action film that, because of Kiefer Sutherland, felt like a really short, bad season of 24 (presidential assassination plot! Get'em Jack!). The few twists are predictable and overall this is a weak effort for all involved.
