It isn't hip-hop star Will Smith, the special effects or the excellent script that make this film great. It is Tommy Lee Jones his straight-faced low key turn as Agent K is the perfect foil for Smith's Agent J's boundless energy.
A bright bold sci-fi adventure from French director Luc Besson. Even the annoying Chris Tucker as Ruby Rodd fails to drag this movie down, his brash attitude just blends in with the surroundings.
This is a bold attempt at an artistic action film and a good choice if you are looking for something different than the average chop-socky kung fu. Kudos to Yen and this a great comparison piece is his latest work on SPL.