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Broken Arrow (1996)

Rate: 6
Viewed: 5/08

BrokenArrow
5/08: Because of John Travolta, despite not getting enough screen time, I've been able to endure Broken Arrow for the most part.

So, instead, I'm treated to Christian Slater and his co-star Samantha Mathis. The former is fine and does a good job. But it's the latter who ruins the show with her irritating presence and has no talent for acting.

There's a good pace, but the ludicrous plot takes some getting used to after swallowing it. John Woo doesn't overplay style over substance while the climax is at best anticlimactic.

All in all, Broken Arrow is easy to watch but can benefit more from the expansion of John Travolta's screen time.