I read the book after I saw the film. I concluded the book was much better than the movie. The book explained a lot the characters motivations better.
Also, the bad guys (the ones who take Talley's family hostage) are part of the mob. In the movie, they were a one dimensional vague criminal organization.
In the book Talley was using his wits and experience as a hostage negotiator to get his family back. In this movie not so much.
The characters were flat in the film. Mars was just your average super slasher fiend. The book dives into his background and when his background is relieved it brings about more urgency to the situation.
One thing, I noticed, Talley in the movie did things that he would not have gotten away with. Such not taking Smith to the hospital and forcing EMT guy to wake Smith up.
A lot of characters didn't make to the movie. I understand there is only so much time but a few could have made an appearance to help the plot along.
The ending was a unbelievable. He flies in and manages to dispatch all the bad guys in one blow without getting injured
Thought for it's faults it was an enjoyable film. However I do recommend reading the book to get a better feel and idea of the characters and the storyline.
Also, the bad guys (the ones who take Talley's family hostage) are part of the mob. In the movie, they were a one dimensional vague criminal organization.
In the book Talley was using his wits and experience as a hostage negotiator to get his family back. In this movie not so much.
The characters were flat in the film. Mars was just your average super slasher fiend. The book dives into his background and when his background is relieved it brings about more urgency to the situation.
One thing, I noticed, Talley in the movie did things that he would not have gotten away with. Such not taking Smith to the hospital and forcing EMT guy to wake Smith up.
A lot of characters didn't make to the movie. I understand there is only so much time but a few could have made an appearance to help the plot along.
The ending was a unbelievable. He flies in and manages to dispatch all the bad guys in one blow without getting injured
Thought for it's faults it was an enjoyable film. However I do recommend reading the book to get a better feel and idea of the characters and the storyline.