Action Hero MoviesThis movie gets off to a surprisingly good start, considering I expected it was a Jason Statham movie but didn’t expect to see Robert De Niro with him in the opening scene. It’s not a fast action scene, but it’s a strong early sign of a high quality movie to come.
By 50 minutes in, it’s clear that De Niro’s role is a minor one, and the movie is a bit slow and gritty — even the odd fast action scene is a bit monotonous. So it’s not quite the slick, smart action packed adventure I was hoping for. As the movie continues, the action is patchy. It gets alright in spells before slowing down again, but seems like low budget work. In the end, I’d rate this movie slightly Below Average since it’s very one dimensional and although it has some strong attributes it’s largely mediocre still. Jason Statham basically carries this movie, with the help of a respectable supporting cast and practically zero plot. It’s a story an infant could have put together. It’s also allegedly based on a true story.