From Paris with Love - 3 stars out of 10

From Paris with Love - 3 stars out of 10

"From Paris with Love" doesn't have very much love in it.  In fact, it doesn't have very much Paris in it, either!  This cookie-cutter action espionage film does not carry many surprises, except for one great twist.  The action sequences are good but the acting is average and the story is plain.  I really enjoyed John Travolta's interpretation of Charlie Wax.  I am often annoyed with Travolta for over-acting, but the thing that makes this character so great is his over-the-top-ness.  My favorite part of the film was Kasia Smutniak who was lovely and gave the film some momentum.  If you like action movies, this one has some good explosions but it is proof-positive that every movie with "Paris" in the title is not a winner.