Swordfish: 7 Ways It Went Wrong
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Why Swordfish (2001) Fails. Swordfish had the stars, the budget, and the spectacle, yet it ended up as one of the most forgettable blockbusters of its era. In this breakdown we look at why the film doesn’t hold up, and what it teaches us about storytelling that misses the mark. We explore: - How the film wastes Hugh Jackman, John Travolta, and Halle Berry - Why the antagonist and his goals never connect - The structural problems that drain tension instead of building it - How style overwhelms substance, and why that matters This isn’t just about pointing out flaws. It’s about understanding why some movies fade while others last, and what Swordfish shows us about the fine line between entertaining spectacle and hollow storytelling. 📓 Chapters 📓 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Mistake 1 02:13 - Mistake 2 03:46 - Mistake 3 04:49 - Mistake 4 06:10 - Mistake 5 12:10 - Mistake 6 13:12 - Mistake 7
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