I don't ask much from action movies, just a simple, coherent story and good action scenes. Don't get me wrong, I love when they actually develop in something more than just action, with a solid plot and interesting characters, but I can have fun and still feel satisfied with less. And yet, this one fails to reach even that basic standard.
Having seen the cast, I thought good action scenes were basically a guarantee, but that's not the case, with a lot of wasted opportunities. I mean, the action is mostly ok, but looking at the names they could have done way better.
Most actors performances are terrible, with delivery that sounds like a middle school show (maybe first takes?), and they are not helped by a script that makes little sense (and again feels like a first draft).
Even basic things like proper lighting is sub-standard and the few CGI effects are abysmal (the blue light/smoke scene is... wow...). I've honestly seen better on a 5K$ budget.
I'm left with only one question: why?
Having seen the cast, I thought good action scenes were basically a guarantee, but that's not the case, with a lot of wasted opportunities. I mean, the action is mostly ok, but looking at the names they could have done way better.
Most actors performances are terrible, with delivery that sounds like a middle school show (maybe first takes?), and they are not helped by a script that makes little sense (and again feels like a first draft).
Even basic things like proper lighting is sub-standard and the few CGI effects are abysmal (the blue light/smoke scene is... wow...). I've honestly seen better on a 5K$ budget.
I'm left with only one question: why?