: Some reviewers at Common Sense Media felt it was "exhausting in its globetrotting" but ultimately tiresome due to genre cliches and a plot that undermines Kidman’s character.

: It captures George Clooney in his prime "action vehicle" era, often cited by Movies and Drinks as a fun time-waster for fans of political thrillers. Common Critiques :

: Contrastingly, CHUD.com argued the film was "flat as hell" and lacked the kinetic energy of other 90s action greats. The Peacemaker (review) - FlickFilosopher.com

: Bloggers at Cinema Romantico note the historical weight of it being the inaugural release for the Spielberg-Geffen-Katzenberg powerhouse, even if it relied on a "kitchen sink" action approach.