The Negotiator Movie Review

Too long by half, this would-be tense thriller is bogged down by dull exposition and a plot that's supposed to be intricate... but turns out to be pretty obvious in the end. What's all the hubbub about? Spacey and Jackson are fine, but their perfromances are hardly inspired -- as we're reminded all too frequently that these aren't mind games being played by two hostage negotiators, this is an acting workshop. A decent rental, but otherwise DOA.