King of Action films, producer, Jerry Bruckheimer tackles the story of a weekend retreat for marines, at Mardi Gras, in New Orleans. Enter Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) a special ATF agent who investigates the ship after it blows up, killing 500 passengers. An FBI agent (Val Kilmer) decides that Denzel’s smarts are exactly what his team needs. Soon the two merge minds and forensic abilities, to somehow time-travel a la “Back ToThe Future” to save an about-to-be murdered girl Claire (Paula Patton) – a direct link to the ship bombing – that will take place at 10:50 a.m. If you can see past the silly, imaginary, high-tech plot in crime solving, you’ll suspend to the belief that anything is possible, including walking away from the theatre satisfied and entertained. Director Tony Scott does a fantastic job juggling the big, blow ‘em up effects, with gentle close-up touches, like a doll falling overboard or a cell phone ringing in a dead man’s pocket. Newcomer Paula Patton, Denzel’s love interest, steals the show even when she’s bleeding and submerged in hundreds of gallons of ocean water.
