mjb1606 Reviews

La Femme Nikita (1997–2001)

Great Show.

[7 December 1999]

When "La Femme Nikita" premiered I thought the show would be a typically cheesey USA show: no plot, lots of naked women. To my surprise I genuinely think the show is among the best on TV.

The show's plots are complex and well-thought, taking the usual conventions of the action genre and turning them on their head. Even Peta Wilson, who looked like she was originally cast in the title role solely on her looks, has turned out to be a talented actress. She lends an emotional depth to the role of Nikita that is surprising.

Very good.

Crimson Tide (1995)

A must-see.

[7 December 1999]

Typically I walk out of action films thinking: "Not bad, for an action film." I walked out of "Crimson Tide" thinking: "Not bad, for *any* kind of a film." "Crimson Tide" is an exceptional movie. Tense, claustrophobic, action-packed, well-acted. The audience is treated to an incredible roller-coaster that takes twists and turns galore before the dramatic climax.

The acting is superb. Both Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington are on fire, giving the audience two enormously compelling characters to watch. Also of note is the music, which perfectly captures the drama of the film.

Outstanding. Simply outstanding.