In a welcome change from most child actors, they never resort to cloying «look how cute I am» mugging and line readings to endear themselves to the audience; in fact, it's their spunk, strength, and steadfast refusal to act cute that makes them so likable — and so completely
believable as action heroes.
Though Colin Farrell makes for a more
believable Everyman than Arnold Schwarzenegger, he lacks the charisma that the iconic
action hero brought to the role, while Jessica Biel doesn't get a whole lot to do
as Farrell's love interest / partner in crime.