To say Harrison Ford‘s career has been in the crapper for the last 10 years is an insult to crappers. The once “money in the bank” actor hasn’t been in a decent flick since Air Force One. I was really hoping that Firewall may be the flick to break him out of that slump… guess not.
The early Firewall reviews are coming in and they are dark. Some even start to question Ford himself and his ability to carry a picture anymore (something that was unthinkable to say just a few years ago). Personally I still think Ford has it… it’s just buried down somewhere. I’m confident that he’ll find it again… I just hope it’s in time for Indiana Jones 4.
Here’s what some of the critics are saying about Firewall:
“Having once vehemently ordered Russian hijackers to “Get off my plane!,” Harrison Ford can’t even get a few techie terrorists out of his living room in Firewall.”
Nicholas Schager, SLANT MAGAZINE“If you feel like you’ve seen it before, it’s because you have — action heroes beating the crap out of people in the pious name of protecting their loved ones.”
Lisa Schwarzbaum, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY“As for Ford, autumn is upon him.”
Michael Atkinson, VILLAGE VOICE“A flaccid insurance-company audition to get Ford covered for one more round as Indiana Jones.”
Walter Chaw, FILM FREAK CENTRAL
Ouch. And again I say OUCH!!! Damn I really wanted this one to be good. Oh well, guess I’ll still see it and decide for myself (as one always should). As of this moment Firewall reviews are carrying a sad 35% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Not good news my friends. Is it just all bad films… or has Ford lost it?
