Paycheck

Almost 20 years since I last saw this movie. I think it has held up well. I remembered this as an action movie more than a sci-fi movie. This also holds true. The premise is based on a scientific breakthrough, however they never explain the science. Instead the focus is on how the main character is dealing with the aftermath.

Either way, this was an enjoyable watch in hiigh-definition. Back in the day, I watched this on VCD.

An original idea presented in a fast paced and action loaded way. A thrilling and entertaining watch!

Inspired by a Philip K. Dick short story, Paycheck is an adrenaline packed sci-fi thriller. Starring Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart, Uma Thurman, and Paul Giamatti, the film features an impressive cast (though Thurman’s performance is exceptionally poor). The plot follows a reverse engineer named Michael Jennings who finds himself on the run from federal agents after completing a job in which his memory was erased; but he left himself a series of clues (in the form of 20 random items) to kept himself alive and avoid capture. The writing is rather clever in how it spins the mystery as to how Jennings will use the innocuous items he sent himself to change his future. Think too hard and the whole seeing the future thing kind of falls apart, but on the surface it works. And, director John Woo delivers several intense chases and fight sequences that energize the film. There are some problems here and there, but overall Paycheck is a fun and entertaining adventure.

Paycheck (2003) - ❤x6

I loved the concept of this movie. I was just a little underwhelmed of the execution is all. It's still a fun watch.

How I rate:
1-3 ❤ = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 ❤ = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 ❤ = I expect you will like this too
9-10 ❤ = movies and TV shows I really love!

Not bad but seen better. One time watch.

It's a watchable movie if you could swallow Uma Thurman's horrible performance.

Boring but not bad

Well, I really liked the well paced car chase sequence, and that kind of saved it. The rest didn't work out for me at all.

I thought I had seen Paycheck before, but when it started I realised I, at least, didn't remember it. Maybe that was for the best.

I like John Woo...most of what he did before he took the Hollywood route was good. This one...well...isn't all that good.

Paycheck has its moments, and the craftsmanship is not all that bad, but I found myself bored for the most part. The actors do their things well enough, but the doesn't have what it takes to build up enough tension...and everything falls flat at the end.

This one could have been so much more, but it fails in the execution. Not really recommended unless you catch it on TV with nothing else worthwhile to look at...