Written
August 24, 2008
Well, It Ain't the Indy 500
This turned out to be a fairly predictable action-thriller flick. As you watch you begin to get confused over similarities to other such movies in recent years; even the theme of gladiatorial fights to amuse the crowds is old hat. There really isn?t any serious plot, no depth in acting, inadequate character development beyond surface appearances, and very little originality in special effects, but the violence is palatable and edgy. Jason Stratham thrives in this venue, but frankly did a much better job in The Bank Job. It was fun to see Ian McShane in a much more muted role where his raw and rustic wise Grandpa role could shine without obscenity being the keystone of his expressions. Joan Allen, from the Bourne series, heightened her role as caustic, controlling, demanding, and otherwise ****** character to a new level. Tyrese Gibson as Machine Gun Joe, the rival, and Natalie Martinez playing Case the navigator, did add strength to storyline.
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8
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12
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