I've never seen "La Femme Nikita", so when I saw "Point of No Return", I had no point of reference by which to judge the merits of the second film as a worthy re-make of the non-American original. I just watched the movie. I really like this film. I can suspend my disbelief for 2 hours and just enjoy the incredible premise for what it is. I thought the supporting cast was fine, including Dermot Mulroney as J.P. As the film went along, I was drawn in and was never tempted to switch channels (I saw it uncut on some premium channel). I wanted to catch every scene. Which brings me to the main reason I find this totally implausible movie hard to pull myself away from: Bridget Fonda. It's that simple. In this movie, she'd get my vote for the most irresistible woman ever filmed. Absolutely gorgeous, whether she's wearing a business suit or just her own skin. She plays her part perfectly: I particularly like the scene where she's in the supermarket trying to buy food like an actual everyday shopper. Another good scene is when "Uncle Bob" comes to dinner and the tension builds really well. With this movie alone, Bridget Fonda gives me the best reason I've ever had for buying a large screen television. I might try and catch "La Femme Nikita" sometime, somewhere. Maybe. As for now, I think I'm pitifully hooked on the re-make...but that's not bad at all. Movie: 6/10 BFonda: 11/10
Review of Point of No Return
