Jericho Cane: Arnold Schwarzenegger	The Man: Gabriel Byrne
Christine York: Robin Tunney	Chicago: Kevin Pollak
Marge: CCH Pounder	Father Kovak: Rod Steiger
Director: Peter Hyams

30 Second Bottom Line: A private investigator can save the world from the ravages of the devil, only if he can prevent the sexual union of Satan's messenger and a woman born during a rare celestial event. The conception of the anti-Christ must take place between 11pm and midnight just before the turn of the century on December 31, 1999.

Story Line: Vatican City, 1979, a priest observes a comet arching above the moon. His reference book shows this means a girl child will be born tonight, who can conceive the anti-Christ 20 years from now, just before the turn of the century. Some want to find the child and kill her, while others are willing to place their fate in the hands of God. Cut to New York where Christine York is born. Shortly after that, Christine (Robin Tunney) is approaching her 20th birthday on December 31, 1999.

Jericho Cane (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a private investigator, and an alcoholic, so mentally distraught that he's contemplating suicide. Cane is protecting a corporate executive, whose body the devil assumes. The executive becomes the personification of The Man (Gabriel Byrne ), whose purpose it is to impregnate Christine with the anti-Christ. A rogue priest tries to kill The Man but Jericho saves him. The Man attacks the priest, during a search of the priest's apartment, and Jericho finds a clue that enables him to determine the name of the woman who must be saved.

The Man uses certain powers to kill, and other controls to build the devil's army with people such as Marge (CCH Pounder) and Chicago (Kevin Pollak). Marge is a police detective and Chicago is Jericho's partner.

We sense that Jericho will be confronted by an evil never before experienced by man. Father Kovak (Rod Steiger) is a priest who understands what is going on and who provides direction on dealing with the devil. The special effects are awesome and the use of CGI is effectively utilized. End of Days provides insight into the thin border that separates good from evil.

Tell Me More About It: Some of the action thrillers out of Hollywood insist that you suspend logic and "leave your brain at the door," trusting that everything will be OK. Such is the case with End of Days.

I find the movie scary in the manner of The Exorcist and The Omen, because of the way it depicts evil. Preposterous as the movie is, it does have redeeming value as compared to other action flicks. Numerous great action shots make it a fun movie to watch, however, its dark side keeps it from being a James Bond or Entrapment caper. The latter two are a little more fun, but End of Days may be something you think about as world events unfold.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: "Batman & Robin"	Gabriel Byrne: "Stigmata"
Kevin Pollak: "She's All That"	Robin Tunney : "Montana"
Rod Steiger: "Crazy In Alabama"	Peter Hyams: "The Relic"
CCH Pounder: "Face Off"