I wasn't a big fan of Stallone during his early years when he was in movies. Maybe that was way too back for me but the guy is really starting to grow on me. Now a days he is playing this mean tough badass that is a anti-hero or leaning more to the villain side that has principles that I kinda dig. Now I don't know if this movie was worth seeing it in theaters when it came out but it most definitely is a good rent. And a great straight to DVD movie. "The Last Stand" and this came out almost at the same time but I liked this one more than "The Last Stand" which is a Arnold Schwarzenegger. This Stallone movie is basically a throwback to the 80's movie with the gritty tough violence and this one for a lot of parts nails it. Although it lacks in budget it's a good balls to the wall violent action movie that is entertaining for the most part. Stallone is not in his prime anymore but the guy still got it and is going all out these days when it comes to entertaining popcorn action movies. Stallone this time plays a hit-man once again and a badass one once again. But what makes him likable is his aged mentality and how he goes about making tough guy smart-ass remarks but it makes his character more entertaining to watch. Even if he is leaning more to the villainous side I just couldn't help but root for the guy. Sung Kang is in this but he is basically playing Han once again, except as a cop. But the partnership between these two character seemed rushed but it works, despite the very odd partnership. Especially with the slight friendly bashing between the two. And Conan the Barbarian is on their tail and trying to wipe them out. When it comes to the plot it isn't very intelligent or anything original despite the unique partnership between the leads. But it had my attention all the way through because of the entertainment value. Nothing really memorable but for a watch it had my attention. The final showdown between Barney Ross and Conan was cool. The bathroom fight scene reminded me of "The Man from Nowhere" I guess it isn't always other countries borrowing ideas from Hollywood. But it can just be coincidence.
7.5/10
7.5/10