thicheval I rode the comic book when it has been edited (more than 15 years ago) and I remember it was a great book with a great story. I was expecting a good movie when I started watching XIII, and I have to say it has been technically well made.But the writer belongs to the worst category according to me, the one who does movies without understanding life, without knowing what he's speaking about, and what he's living in. I'd like to draw up all the many inconsistent details but it would just be a loss of time. It is clear that the writer nor the director doesn't know anything about firearms or the way a professional group fight, especially against one isolated man.Also it was so ridiculous to watch the woman who has to set up the bomb going for a walk or work as a security guard she's supposed to be, and come back 2 times to finish setting up the bomb! Any intelligent being would set it up in one time before hiding it. Also she brought a nuclear bomb, but no firearm to protect it, and no soldier to help her...The characters are also inconsistent in many ways they act.It makes me sick when I think about the money we all give to Hollywood studios just to waste it this way (and there are plenty productions far worse than this one), and after that they complain about piracy??? There can be some bad movies (we all do mistakes) or some that will not be appreciated by everyone, but Hollywood does something like one good movie for a hundred who only deserves to go directly to trash (and no DVD in the interim). This make me say most movie studios are the first pirates, hijacking people's money :SJean Van Hamme and William Vance did a great work with their comic books who deserved a great Hollywood production, but here just expect something you will laugh about with your friends when you're bored.

kluseba I have never played the computer game and haven't read the comic series yet, but after watching this movie, I will surely try to check both things out! It is true that this movie has many similarities to The Bourne series and that many films have the same concept and that's the reason why I don't give this movie a top rating.But the story is well thought, there are many nice action elements, a lot of tension, some surprises and a little twist in the ending. The acting is well done, especially by the bad boys, but not outstanding. The movie is well directed and has some really good images and the dialogues are also well composed unlike many other films of the genre, you can really see that there has been some budget in this movie and that it is a high quality product. It is sad that the movie hasn't been in every country's cinemas though. I watched the about 180 minutes long version in one shot as it came out on DVD and I didn't find a single minute of boredom in the film what is quite exceptional.In conclusion, this movie is more creative than many other similar movies with the same ideas and very entertaining so that I can't understand most of the negative critics. This movie is nothing revolutionary, but still one of the best of its kind.

Jasper van Weerd Due the international publication on film forums I found the XIII conspiracy movie. I didn't know about the books, but did like the trailer. After watching the first part, I immediately get the second part to watch. Its a very good show, in the way it goes upon the nature of people. Getting power, fear and democracy in one hand. It is (again) a one hero movie. But i didn't find it annoying. In some of the named shows in other comments. I think it is not only feeling with our hero within the movie, but also with the American people.The fights were there, but not overwhelming the movie. It was about the conspiracy and not about the hero. Of course the movie is set in a total American surrounding of patriotism and believe in the good of the American administration. While the movie is just about not believing the men in power.

theharrisgroup Good movie worth watching for entertainment. I liked Shooter, so this is a excellent concept. I has lots of suspense, excellent combat moves, and the plot is interesting. I love these type of movies. I am watching it now as I post this comment. Micheal and Val I have always been a fan on their work. The Val character is similar to the role be played in "Spartan". Steve shows the perfect style of a efficient killer with a heart of gold. I think this movie was made with the concept the Hillary would have won the election. I believe the same thing happen with "24" using a female in the "Oval Office" Oh well who knew. Anyway, so far I have been totally entertained. Look forward to more drama and high adventure.