I had low hopes going into this, but I was pleasantly surprised; it wasn’t terrible. It’s quite a difference from the Bigelow version, which I rated a 9/10. What works in its favor is an interesting modernization of W. Peter Iliff's original script, including more extreme sports and elements reflecting contemporary culture, along with excellent cinematography and strong supporting performances by Delroy Lindo and Ray…

It absolutely earned a remake, however, the heavy dependence on computer-generated imagery ultimately detracted from it. The film seems to exist solely for the sake of action sequences; narratively, it's quite underwhelming. I’ve watched the original and found its action impressive, especially considering it was made in the 90s, with a truly compelling story. In this updated version, the plot is difficult to disce…