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It was nice to see a change of pace for a Jackie Chan movie. It's not all fun and games with martial arts and comedy, instead we get an emotionally subdued Chan as he tries to get revenge for the death of his daughter. He's older now, the battle scars on all on his face. We know that those who get in his way are going to get an ass kicking, but the film tries to be a little more realistic with its violence and the chance that Chan might not be as tough as we expect him to be looms over the film.
I was a little confused as to Pierce Brosnan's character here. He's a former IRA member who works for the government? Is he good? Is he bad? He condemns attacks against women and children, but is he behind it? I think I'm still confused. It's odd because the film spends so much time with his story that Chan get's side stepped a little. Here is a film where he finally shows his acting range and the film doesn't stick with him long enough to warrant an emotional response. It's odd.
The film "feels" like a 90's thriller. Martin Campbell directed this piece and the artistic talents are clear. This film is well made, but the confusing story and lack of Chan make it stumble a few steps.
The Foreigner
It was nice to see a change of pace for a Jackie Chan movie. It's not all fun and games with martial arts and comedy, instead we get an emotionally subdued Chan as he tries to get revenge for the death of his daughter. He's older now, the battle scars on all on his face. We know that those who get in his way are going to get an ass kicking, but the film tries to be a little more realistic with its violence and the chance that Chan might not be as tough as we expect him to be looms over the film.
I was a little confused as to Pierce Brosnan's character here. He's a former IRA member who works for the government? Is he good? Is he bad? He condemns attacks against women and children, but is he behind it? I think I'm still confused. It's odd because the film spends so much time with his story that Chan get's side stepped a little. Here is a film where he finally shows his acting range and the film doesn't stick with him long enough to warrant an emotional response. It's odd.
The film "feels" like a 90's thriller. Martin Campbell directed this piece and the artistic talents are clear. This film is well made, but the confusing story and lack of Chan make it stumble a few steps.