How many of you remember the 1990 flick Bird on a Wire (starring Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn), well I think it met its match (along with a James Bond twist) with the new summer film Knight and Day. It's a slightly different storyline, but it has all the remnants of the earlier flick. I felt like I was time warped watching this film, but at the same time enjoying it because it was taken to a new level.
Imagine a wholesome, Midwestern woman accidentally geting involved with an international super spy and is forced to flee the country with him while he protects a dangerous new piece of technology...Well this is a perfect picture of what Knight and Day is all about. You get to see a movie that gets straight to the point and takes no prisoners...and I like it!! Trust me you can't help but enjoy this movie!
You are constantly jumping out of your seat and shouting ooohs and ahhs, because of the amazement that hits the screen. After seeing Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz last in Vanilla Sky this movie, I was wondering could I be convinced that they could pull off another movie successfully. Their chemistry in this film sets a new mark that you can be waaaay better than your first time (think of it like getting that original high that seems unattainable).Their comic timing is great, and they even give us emotion just at the right moments.
Now I cannot forget the action its is one to be commended, every scene is non-stop from the exuberant amount of spilling bullets to the motorcycle chase amongst Spanish bulls to a remarkable & unbelievable car chase. Its not only a grand presentation but had twists of humor all thoughout.
My only gripe and its a minor one is the role of June Havens (Diaz), it almost seemed like they took "blonde and ditsy" to a whole different level. You begin to question can she do anything else in the film. Now here and there within the film she gets bold but is it enough? Here lies the question could there have been more potential to the movie?
Mind you now the the movie is a good, solid 130 mins but it sure does not feel that way (and that's not a bad thing), considering there was non-stop action throughout the whole film. I truly enjoyed the film and would definitely recommend you put this on your Summer list! Think of Knight and Day like a comfort food, its a pleasant diversion, a fun time at the cinema, and it doesn't ask much of the audience except to enjoy the ride.
Grade: 3 out of 4 stars
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