I actually found myself in the position where I ended up seeing this movie twice and gained a different appreciation the last look. While the storyline was worthy of a movie, this was surely not as intense as the book, (if you read it). However while agreeably not a blockbuster or a movie to rush out and pay theater prices to watch, it warrents a look-see. Vin Diesel did his role well enough to catch your attention and the supporting cast enough to keep it. At times the dialoge was lacking but the scenery, gruff nature and semi-action held its own.

This film-adaptation of Maurice George Dantec's novel, Babylon Babies, is a jumbled mess. Started out with a potentially promising premise, the script shifted gears to become inundated pregnant-heavy with action - sacrificing whatever message that director Mathieu Kassovitz was trying to tell us - thanks to 20th. Century Fox's INEPT butcher-edit, the U.S. release is 11 minutes SHORTER than the European version. Maybe those controversial religious deleted scenes will be on the DVD. Production values are average; special effects are mediocre; set design - NOT futuristic enough; locations - under-exploited; camera-work - erratic shaky jarring close-ups that muddled action/fight scenes. Michelle Yeoh and Melanie Thierry turned in the best performances. Vin Diesel CANNOT act. Be prepared to go 'HUH?!' at the end of the movie. The ending sucked(big time) - the story is not quite over - hinting at a sequel(!!!). If this were a meal, it was unsatisfying stale bland.

I never read any of the Babylon Babies novels. I had no knowledge of them til watching this movie. The movie (for me at least) felt very sporadic. Just a bunch of scenes that had very little meaning and dialog that had even less. The thin string of storyline wasn't enough for me to really enjoy this film. I suppose that if someone read the books that this movie is based off of, they would be able to fill in the blanks and get where this movie wanted to go. I simply could not connect with the characters in this film... though the action and explosions were kinda cool. I give this movie a "meh" for a good attempt but weak execution.

just got back from the midnight showing. I liked it, its not as bad as the critics are saying. I am however a Vin Diesel fan. Its not great but it is for sure entertaining with good action and an interesting story.

in all honesty vin diesel is a great actor but this movie is by far the worst one i have ever wasted my money on. ive seen saving private ryan to triple x and to this was not at all satisfying what so ever. vin can do way better than that. the chronicles of riddick was a hundred times better than that. sorry vin. your acting was great but the outcome was just horrible. hope to see better movies from vin.