Bectile

Rutger Hauer really should get himself a new agent. Last night I was horribly fascinated by his 1997 movie "Bleeders". It was so awful it was like watching a train wreck... I couldn't look away!

Then this afternoon "New World Disorder" came on, and it didn't sound too bad.

Hauer plays your typical grizzled anti-tech cop. Everything from references to 8-tracks, the beat up old car he drives, to his wardrobe complete with bow tie beats this into your brain throughout the whole movie! Gimme a break! He deserves better. Some of the old Rutger shows through, but generally he plays an old fart and it pained me to watch!

The soundtrack music was lame and many of the characters were flat, it played exactly like a "made for TV" movie. The plot was okay, and it barely kept me watching, but it could have been so much better! How disappointing.

If you really like Rutger Hauer, as I do, you can get a few moments enjoyment from when he is able to put a little personality into the role, but generally this movie was a predictable waste of time.

Rebecca

I didn't expect much, but I was encouraged by a strong cast, so I watched it. Boy was I delighted! Interesting and well-developed characters, suspense, thrills, and a healthy dose of humor really grabbed me. The antagonism between the characters is great! And the special effects are very good.

Watch this movie, and I guarantee it won't just be the crocodile smiling!

It's a shame this movie is so unrecognized as a Christmas classic. It's a wonderful story.