Firewall 3. I have a strange relationship with Harrison Ford. I really enjoy watching him in movies... and I really cringe when I see him in candid appearances (talk shows, promotional appearances, award shows, etc). I think he's a decent actor and very likable on screen. But live, he comes across as kind of a nutjob and, based on characteristic mannerisms and the fact that during the SAG Awards he made his co-presenter hold his drink, one might get the impression he has a drinking problem. Who can say (except perhaps his stick figure wife)? The alternate reality that Hollywood success creates for each actor is different from the next. In Mr. Ford's case, I just hope it never affects his carreer. And we've got to get that next Indiana Jones movie done before Ford crosses that "just too old to pull it off" line..... which, seeing him in Firewall, could happen sometime next Tuesday.

As for Firewall, it's a pleasant enough diversion, fairly predictable with no (unexpected) surprises. There was one unexpected "Dumbass." moment on the part of the main villain which I kind of enjoyed. The "villain on top"/"hero on top" ratio was a little skewed in the villain's favor, making the first part of the movie a little long. When we get to Ford's "oh ho! I have the upper hand!" moment, the movie becomes much more enjoyable (but I have a vindictive personality, so take that into consideration). While I like Ford in almost everything I've seen him in, he almost feels miscast in this role a high tech computer security guy. He always feels more down to earth than high tech to me. So, while Firewall brings nothing particularly thrilling to the table, it's certainly better than Ishtar.  ¶ 7:41 PM