We all know that Van Damme's career has gone downhill dramatically recently. It's no surprise though, because in all honesty he has never made an excellent, memorable film. I rented this out not expecting much - the 'direct to video' tag kinda told me that it would be lacklustre anyway. But, what's this? Made by the same guy who did Rocky! Wow, it's going to be awesome!
Actually, I could not have been more wrong. The most terrible script gives Van Damme absolutely nothing to work from and director Avildsen's obsession with poor humour makes it even more unbearable. The acting is atrocious throughout, with only JCVD and his Indian pal putting in good performances. I was constantly confused by what was going on, there was no logical advancement in the story - out of the blue a group of psychos suddenly need Van Damme dead.
This feels just like those god-awful TV movies that come on at 2am and I advise everyone in the world to avoid seeing Coyote Moon/Desert Heat/Inferno (why so many names as well?). The only redeeming features are: 1) Van Damme, who actually appears to be quite 'cool', 2) The OTT sex scene and 3) the short running time.
2 out of 10
Actually, I could not have been more wrong. The most terrible script gives Van Damme absolutely nothing to work from and director Avildsen's obsession with poor humour makes it even more unbearable. The acting is atrocious throughout, with only JCVD and his Indian pal putting in good performances. I was constantly confused by what was going on, there was no logical advancement in the story - out of the blue a group of psychos suddenly need Van Damme dead.
This feels just like those god-awful TV movies that come on at 2am and I advise everyone in the world to avoid seeing Coyote Moon/Desert Heat/Inferno (why so many names as well?). The only redeeming features are: 1) Van Damme, who actually appears to be quite 'cool', 2) The OTT sex scene and 3) the short running time.
2 out of 10