Wednesday 6 August 2014

The Contractor (2007) 6/10

Starring : Wesley Snipes, Eliza Bennett, Lena Headey, Ralph Brown, Charles Dance
Director : Josef Rusnak
Running Time : 95 mins

Years after a failed operation in which he allowed the escape of a terrorist cell leader, former CIA agent James Jackson Dial (Snipes) is approached by his former boss Jeremy Collins (Brown) with news that the escaped criminal has been captured in London. Dial is given the opportunity to take him out, but when things don’t go according to plan, Dial finds himself on the run when Collins frames him for murder.

Snipes gives his usual level of performance as the man framed for something he didn’t do, but in this movie he actually did commit a murder, just not the one he’s being chased for. On the surface the plot sounds complex, but it is actually a little hokey and generic with the crooked cops and helpful kid thrown in to really make this as simple as possible. Fans of Van Damme and Seagal will enjoy this, but if you prefer your action movies complex and character driven, then steer clear.

You’ll like this if you liked : Shooter



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