It is moments like these that reduce the potentially epic plot to a shadow of its potential. Rather than developing the characters and the plot, we are treated to a series of globetrotting set pieces with occasionally suspect effects work. Now, in between these non-connecting scenes add in action where the fast-paced editing has no sense of orientation. I guarantee that you won't know which way is up when the fighting starts.

When the end rolls around? The first reaction you'll have is: "That's it?" I know I did. What we get barely scratches the surface of what is there. This was surely done to purposely set up a sequel, but it is not good movie-making.

On the plus side, and there is one, there are enough plot gaps to allow you to fill in the empty space. This brings us back to the mad-libs reference. Watch what is presented, absorb it, then begin thinking about what is implied and what possibilities it contains and fill in those spaces with your own thoughts about what is happening and what could happen. It makes the shallow film go down a whole lot easier.

Bottom line. No, not a complete loss, and you can easily find worse films to waste your time on, but this could have been so much better. It is a great example of wasted potential. I can only hope that should a sequel move forward that they address the mistakes made with this one. It is at least an enjoyable miscalculation. So, sit back and enjoy the on screen nonsense, and those cool, electro-cable gun things.

Very Mildly Recommended.