I've seen plenty of superhero type TV series, and possibly some movies, where the hero or heroes do what is necessary to save those in trouble or make things right, regardless of whether what they are doing is legal. Or moral. The Flash (CW version), however, refuses to kill people. In this movie, that is not the case. If you accept that it's okay to ignore the police and pretend you are them, this movie works. Maybe it's not the greatest action thriller, but it has its exciting moments. Still, it is kind of dark and not what I would choose to watch.
I'm not familiar with Cole Hauser, but I think his name is familiar. He is good here, starting with a scene where he reads to a VA employee his fine writing about what it is like to be a soldier, as the viewer sees action in Afghanistan. He is quite troubled and a little too honest. But you forget that quickly as he becomes a capable and determined leader. But you need to forget he is not actually a cop or you'll worry he's getting himself in deep trouble.
Knowing what I know now about Bruce Willis, I'm thinking it's possible to see early signs of his disability. Detective James Avery is determined to get the job done but at the same time he seems apathetic. Or just tired. Could be Willis is starting to go downhill. It's not one of his best roles, but he has some good scenes. Or perhaps he was actually written this way. In which case maybe it was a better performance than I thought.
I've never heard the name Melissa Bolona but she's quite pretty and spends much of the movie in a short dress that also shows off her shoulders. To quote the bad guys, she is feisty. I liked her when she wasn't being threatened, and I enjoyed watching her fight and do whatever it takes to get out of her situation. And even when it's all over it isn't all over. Instead of being traumatized, she's right in there fighting the bad guys again. She does get to cry when things quiet down. Her courage and determination is surprising when you see her cry early in the movie just because her feelings are hurt.
Sophia Bush is pretty but she doesn't have much to do.
Jenna Kelly is the first victim discovered and she seems quite shaken up but does her best to help.
I don't recall a lot about the music, except for the fact loud drums were used effectively in the action scenes. The settings where the bad guys do their dirty work are appropriately dark, dirty and grim. And the type buildings I'm always glad to see preserved, which will look better when they are.
It's a little late to say this, but in the TV market where I live, this movie was shown two weeks after a terrible incident in the major city that probably looked a lot like one of this movie's final scenes, and some people in that city definitely should not be seeing this so soon.
Is it any good? It has its moments. It has the pretty girl who can fight. I guess it's not a complete waste of time.
I'm not familiar with Cole Hauser, but I think his name is familiar. He is good here, starting with a scene where he reads to a VA employee his fine writing about what it is like to be a soldier, as the viewer sees action in Afghanistan. He is quite troubled and a little too honest. But you forget that quickly as he becomes a capable and determined leader. But you need to forget he is not actually a cop or you'll worry he's getting himself in deep trouble.
Knowing what I know now about Bruce Willis, I'm thinking it's possible to see early signs of his disability. Detective James Avery is determined to get the job done but at the same time he seems apathetic. Or just tired. Could be Willis is starting to go downhill. It's not one of his best roles, but he has some good scenes. Or perhaps he was actually written this way. In which case maybe it was a better performance than I thought.
I've never heard the name Melissa Bolona but she's quite pretty and spends much of the movie in a short dress that also shows off her shoulders. To quote the bad guys, she is feisty. I liked her when she wasn't being threatened, and I enjoyed watching her fight and do whatever it takes to get out of her situation. And even when it's all over it isn't all over. Instead of being traumatized, she's right in there fighting the bad guys again. She does get to cry when things quiet down. Her courage and determination is surprising when you see her cry early in the movie just because her feelings are hurt.
Sophia Bush is pretty but she doesn't have much to do.
Jenna Kelly is the first victim discovered and she seems quite shaken up but does her best to help.
I don't recall a lot about the music, except for the fact loud drums were used effectively in the action scenes. The settings where the bad guys do their dirty work are appropriately dark, dirty and grim. And the type buildings I'm always glad to see preserved, which will look better when they are.
It's a little late to say this, but in the TV market where I live, this movie was shown two weeks after a terrible incident in the major city that probably looked a lot like one of this movie's final scenes, and some people in that city definitely should not be seeing this so soon.
Is it any good? It has its moments. It has the pretty girl who can fight. I guess it's not a complete waste of time.