Okay, judging from all of the reviews on here and how mixed they are, I wasn't sure what to think of this one. Grabbed some tickets with a friend last night and watched this: and it was surprisingly GOOD. Great cast, love the conspiracy aspects (big brother IS after all always watching us these days... and for who's safety? ours or corporations?) Anyway, it had good action, great locations, and some pretty freaking sweet actors in it... And the lead female was amazingly gorgeous... Check it out if you aren't some cynical moviegoer that has lost the ability to enjoy a good old action film once in a while... you won't be disappointed...

Good action and interesting story with all the high tech do-dads. We weren't bored but wish the backbground music had been less distracting and not so loud. Action was good especially Ving and the lead actor. We recognize the lead actor but can't place him. Husband loved the car chase scenes I don't like. I enjoyed the drama and action minus the loud sounds.

ECHELON CONSPIRACY has some great ideas - much like the far better new film THE INTERNATIONAL - but made a key casting error in its lead of Shane West. He tries hard, but he just doesn't have the screen presence or weight to carry a movie of this ilk; the film is trying to have the same impact of a BOURNE movie, but they are missing Matt Damon in the lead role. An ambitious film, it was shot on several different continents with an diverse cast of note with stars of the indie world including Ving Rhames and Edward Burns plus legends such as Jonathan Pryce and Martin Sheen, but ultimately it cannot overcome the lack of presence in the lead and the many plot holes which in the very least are questionable. One certainly promising note is the lead actress - Tamara Feldman - who has an interesting look and possibilities as a femme fatale - reminds one of Vera Farmiga. If Feldman, who has been in various TV shows this decade, plays her cards correctly, she could ascend to cinema stardom.

The only positive thing I can say about this movie is the filming was good. It has the polish and look of a Hollywood Blockbuster. They just forgot the script and acting of a blockbuster. OMG what a BAD movie. Some parts were so bad they became funny. The conspiracy in this story is that this rotten movie suckered my & my family out of 50 bucks for tickets and movie snacks. Plot: tired, worn out copycat plot Acting: There was no acting Action: The action scenes were out of place and silly Cinemetography: pretty good, but why? I will never watch another movie from this cast of directors/actors.

BIG BUILD UP FOR NO CLIMAX! CAN WAIT FOR DVD