The action is well choreographed and athletic, if a tad predictable. It is not a bad action film, however the only surprise in the plot-line is that there are no surprises. The opening and closing images, that play homage to Caradine classic martial arts heroic nomads, promise more than is delivered and alludes to an unwarranted, nay implausible sequel. The film is populated with archetypes and characatures with little to draw you in to a connection with them.
Even the final fight, though demonstrating real skill, lacks any real grit or jeopardy.
So it's a bit of a bubblegum movie, which is fine if you like bubblegum.
Review of Blood and Bone
