GENRE: Action/Adventure
RATING: PG-13 for violence and some language
RUNTIME: 1 hour and 57 minutes
STARRING: Liam Neeson (Taken), Bradley Cooper (The Hangover)
DIRECTOR: Joe Carnahan (Narc, Smokin’ Aces)
WRITER: Joe Canahan (Narc, Smokin’ Aces)
PLOT: A crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn’t commit. These men prompyly escaped . . . (you know the rest)
FIVE OBSERVATIONS:
1 Talk about non-stop action. I think there was one breather that was two minutes or so. If you like explosions, gun play and flying metal, this one has it all. A testosterone-fuel rollercoaster ride of rampage. Completely unbelievable but fun at the same time. Check your disbelief at the door.
2 All four actors play their TV counterparts very well, but the standout has to be Sharlto Copley who nailed the exuberant manic craziness that is Howling Mad Murdoch.
3 I loved the fact that all the actors seemed to be having fun in their roles. I love a bad guy who doesn’t know how to be a good bad guy.
4 Enjoyed the Vancouver locations in the background. Also, I didn’t know Germany had so many lakes.
5 Was hoping to see Col. Dekker. Although maybe we did and didn’t know it.
RECOMMENDATION: Fun to watch in the theatres
UPCOMING REVIEWS: Toy Story 3
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