Multiple perspectives, or multiple truths, has been a plot type used by Rashomon. However, I found that film odious. Vantage Point does a much better job… until the middle of the movie, when it turns into a action thriller. Not a bad one at all, but I found the “vantage points” part way more interesting and challenging.

Half’s gimmicky and interesting, the other half’s dull and predictable. Sigourney looks tired. Quaid is stiff. The scenes where the assassin(s) are in full swing (trans: POTUS getting smacked around) are a lot of fun. Vantage Point manages to be both stupid and cool, depending on when in the movie you decide to pay attention. Recommendation: This flick is good for a second-run matinee or a find in the used video bin.