Cert: R-rated (18 cert)
Director: Simon West
Screen writer: William Goldman (screenplay), William Goldman (novel)
Starring: Jason Statham , Michael Angarano , Dominik García-Lorido , Hope Davis , Milo Ventimiglia , Max Casella , Stanley Tucci , Jason Alexander , Sofía Vergara , Anne Heche , François Vincentelli , Chris Browning , Matthew Willig , Davenia McFadden , Michael Papajohn
Running time: 92 min
Parents advised to read before viewing film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity: Naked woman full nude in the shower dance, man is standing naked but nothing is seen
Violence & Gore: Few fight scene that dose get a bit bloody, woman threats to cut off the dick of a man with garden shears
Profanity: Alot of F word & sexual comments through this film
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: Heavy drink through out the film
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Some scene maybe disturb for some viewers viewers discretion is advise
Story: Nick Wild (Jason Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem. When a friend is beaten by a sadistic thug, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss. Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chased by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes...and this time, it's all or nothing. From two-time Academy® Award-winning writer William Goldman (Best Original Screenplay, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1969; Best Adapted Screenplay, All the President's Men, 1976).
Likes : Statham plays a compulsive gambler who earns his living in Las Vegas by providing his unique services to people who need help everything is fine until a friend gets beat up by what looks to be a mafia boss's son, he sets out to act as a go-between in order to seek compensation thing get a little Complicated bring trouble along with it.
As Jason film go this is a bit underrated it not that bad to be-honest, the action scene special with the fight choreography which is pretty well done, the story isn't to bad but was expecting a bit more of an action film really but this is more of a drama thriller type film really than a action film, as you see Jason character struggle with Gambling addictions & drinking. Sofía Vergara only a brief cameo role look hot as always very classy woman.
That is not to say it doesn't deliver. Without saying much, the film draws you into this world easily and convincingly. The acting is very strong and the characters pretty appealing. The writing is sharp. Cinematographer Shelly Johnson gives the film a distinctive look and the editing is excellent. The score is composed by the ultra-talented Dario Marianelli. And then there's the action.While there are only but a few of them, the action scenes, handled by Hong Kong legend and frequent Statham collaborator Cor(e)y Yuen, are incredible, exhilarating and eminently memorable. Even more to the film's credit, each one is very different, both through their visual and musical presentations. If you a Jason statham fan this film a film to watch.
Dislikes : I was expecting a bit more in the story line it was kind of over before it start a little to easy, i think there could of been a bit more of action concept in this film than it had, it would have given this film a bit more enjoyment.
Overall : Great fights scene, not bad story, just couldn't be better
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 for entertainment / 6.8 out of 10 for concept
Screen writer: William Goldman (screenplay), William Goldman (novel)
Starring: Jason Statham , Michael Angarano , Dominik García-Lorido , Hope Davis , Milo Ventimiglia , Max Casella , Stanley Tucci , Jason Alexander , Sofía Vergara , Anne Heche , François Vincentelli , Chris Browning , Matthew Willig , Davenia McFadden , Michael Papajohn
Running time: 92 min
Parents advised to read before viewing film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity: Naked woman full nude in the shower dance, man is standing naked but nothing is seen
Violence & Gore: Few fight scene that dose get a bit bloody, woman threats to cut off the dick of a man with garden shears
Profanity: Alot of F word & sexual comments through this film
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: Heavy drink through out the film
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Some scene maybe disturb for some viewers viewers discretion is advise
Story: Nick Wild (Jason Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem. When a friend is beaten by a sadistic thug, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss. Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chased by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes...and this time, it's all or nothing. From two-time Academy® Award-winning writer William Goldman (Best Original Screenplay, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1969; Best Adapted Screenplay, All the President's Men, 1976).
Likes : Statham plays a compulsive gambler who earns his living in Las Vegas by providing his unique services to people who need help everything is fine until a friend gets beat up by what looks to be a mafia boss's son, he sets out to act as a go-between in order to seek compensation thing get a little Complicated bring trouble along with it.
As Jason film go this is a bit underrated it not that bad to be-honest, the action scene special with the fight choreography which is pretty well done, the story isn't to bad but was expecting a bit more of an action film really but this is more of a drama thriller type film really than a action film, as you see Jason character struggle with Gambling addictions & drinking. Sofía Vergara only a brief cameo role look hot as always very classy woman.
That is not to say it doesn't deliver. Without saying much, the film draws you into this world easily and convincingly. The acting is very strong and the characters pretty appealing. The writing is sharp. Cinematographer Shelly Johnson gives the film a distinctive look and the editing is excellent. The score is composed by the ultra-talented Dario Marianelli. And then there's the action.While there are only but a few of them, the action scenes, handled by Hong Kong legend and frequent Statham collaborator Cor(e)y Yuen, are incredible, exhilarating and eminently memorable. Even more to the film's credit, each one is very different, both through their visual and musical presentations. If you a Jason statham fan this film a film to watch.
Dislikes : I was expecting a bit more in the story line it was kind of over before it start a little to easy, i think there could of been a bit more of action concept in this film than it had, it would have given this film a bit more enjoyment.
Overall : Great fights scene, not bad story, just couldn't be better
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 for entertainment / 6.8 out of 10 for concept
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