Director Harnold Baker chose Chicago's misty streets as the background of the story, which also added a lot to the film.
"Mercury Rising" takes cynical tenderness as the core and uses an abnormal and indiscreet approach to show the worst ending in contemporary Hollywood movies. "Simon" in the film is basically just a prop that makes Walter Bruce Willis look like a good person. Using disabled children to get sympathetic votes is a very cheap and despicable gimmick.
The background introduction of the film is less than that of most action films. In addition, the film's lack of extravagance and incredible scenes, as well as controlled performances, all show that the film sees itself as a drama.
