- Film Review
- Reviewed By Dave Aldridge
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2 out of 5
Temporarily shelved after the events of 9/11 because of its subject matter and the public's supposed decreased appetite for destruction, this film was lucky to eventually see the light of day a mere six months later. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a vengeful firefighter hunting the Colombian terrorists who've blown up an embassy building, killing his wife and child. The film's start and finish are pure Arnie - with plenty of bang for your buck - but the flabby middle section sees Schwarzenegger's one-man army collecting a woman and child to protect which muddles both the action and the revenge theme. There are also inconsistencies in the portrayal of the baddies - the film-makers can't seem to decide whether they are passionate freedom fighters or sadistic torturers. Competently directed by Andrew Davis, but with none of the flair he brought to The Fugitive, this movie is for hardcore Schwarzenegger fans only.
Plot Summary
Action thriller from the director of The Fugitive, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Los Angeles firefighter Gordy Brewer loses his beloved wife and son to a bomb attack masterminded by Colombian terrorist "The Wolf ". But the subsequent indifference shown by the authorities compels Gordy to embark upon his own, particularly personal, mission of revenge.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Gordy Brewer
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Agent Brandt
- Elias Koteas
- Selena Perrini
- Francesca Neri
- Claudio, "El Lobo" Perrini
- Cliff Curtis
- Felix
- John Leguizamo
- Sean Armstrong
- John Turturro
- Phipps
- Miguel Sandoval
- Dray
- Harry Lennix
- Anne Brewer
- Lindsay Frost
- Agent Russo
- Jane Lynch
Crew
- Director
- Andrew Davis
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