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Cavill is no substitute for Van Damme, whose self-critical performance gave the earlier movie much of its heft
The script throws around phrases like "intel," "terrorist" and "rogue operative," but as time bombs go, the briefcase-versus-loved-ones ultimatum barely ticks.
Charging $10 for this movie is criminal; vouchers and letters of apology should be handed out at the exit for those stalwart viewers who stick it out to the end.
A catastrophe worth noting only for the presence of its name cast.
Defined by needless, frenetic exertion in lieu of anything resembling inspiration.
Apes The Bourne Identity so slavishly yet so boringly it winds up with no identity at all.
It is sometimes said that audiences get the films they deserve, but it's hard to imagine how any audience could have done something so awful as to deserve The Cold Light of Day.
I just wish The Cold Light of Day had a ray or two of intelligence. I'd even settle for some humor.
An embarrassment for everyone involved but, thankfully, no-one but the most forgiving of viewers will end up seeing it.
One of those lousy multinational productions usually cobbled together from some Israeli dry-cleaner's fun-money hoping for a quick buck on the direct-to-video circuit.
A poorly-directly and terribly-executed mess of a motion picture that should have been left in the dark.
An unnecessary but inoffensive espionage thriller that you have to assume was an inch away from going straight to DVD.
Want a good look at actor playing the new "Superman"? Then check this out because he(Henry Cavill) is the star, and hopefully he is better at playing the Man of Steel. Here, he is the son of Bruce Willis, and his family gets kidnapped while on vacation in Spain. From there he finds out his dad isn't who he thought he was, and must recover a briefcase and save his family. Cavill has a great look, but he isn't that great of an actor, at least here. Willis isn't in the movie very much, which having more of him would probably have made this better. It's not a very good movie, has a couple good action scenes, and a few good little twists. But overall it just doesn't stay together enough or have much of an impact whatsoever. If you want a light 90 minute action movie, then check it out, because you can do worse. Otherwise, just find something else.
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Excellent Movie where for once its not all about Bruce Willis, Plenty of action throughout the film, great car chase scene. Veronica Echegui is over the top on beauty and acting, as once Sigourney Weaver was but she is far from that now. If you like spy thrillers you will enjoy this one as its set in Spain. 4 1/2 stars 3-8-13
The Cold Light of Day was not what I was hoping it would be, which is a great action packed thriller. Instead it was action packed and just OK. The story was lacking. I just didn't care what was happening or if he saved his family. I know, awful. But I was bored. I shouldn't have been considering all the action surrounding the story, but I was. The acting was just OK as well. I was a little disappointed with how much Bruce we get in the movie as well since he and Weaver were my main reason of seeing the film. In the end the film is a turd that could not be polished with the likes of Willis or Weaver. Disappointing.
A great surprise to watch. A tense, smart, confident and extremely exciting action-thriller. A heart-pounding and tremendously entertaining chase of a movie with echoes of Bourne. It packs plenty of fire-power as well as star power. Henry Cavill is a charismatic, strong and capable actor that has potential as an action hero. Bruce Willis is strong and great to watch in his minimal role which helps jump start the piece. Sigourney Weaver is terrific. A sizzling and suspenseful adventure that kicks start your pulse and keeps you on the edge of your seat until its explosive finish. A fun and exhilarating action-packed thrill-ride. It dose not try to be over-ally sophisticated, the lead character is actually a regular guy who is trying to get his family back and has to overcome incredible odds with limited resources and inexperienced alliances.
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