I hate it when these want-to-be movie critics try to shred apart B movies just because they're not blockbusters. Not all scripts are going to get enormous funding and it doesn't take a huge budget to make a good flick.
Where do you think the now A list writers, actors, directors and the multitude of technicians get their experience. Not waiting tables or driving a taxi. They hone their skills on B flicks and bit parts. Many will never hit it big but their skills will improve and there may be more than a few who just wish to work at their craft, make a living and have fun. Overlook those harsh wanna-be critics.
One critic stated that nudity would have made it a better picture. (Now pay attention here writers and directors). Nudity DOES NOT improve a movie. In some cases it may direct the story and IN MOST CASES is not needed to make or break a flick.
Now, down to the film review. All the actors did a good job portraying their roles. Most of the scenes appropriate for the story to flow. The two office scenes looked like they were staged instead of what I would consider a normally happening event. The combat scenes were great and the actors (and of course, the stun crew) did an excellent job. The background of the prisoner holding areas took away from the scenes (because there was nothing in the backgrounds except black backdrops that were noticeable in some shots). Even on a dime budget the props crew could have raided another studio for some helpful items or even skimmed through second hand stores. The plot flowed pretty well and though I'm not a writer I would like to have made some suggestions that may have polished the picture a bit better.
Overall this was a decent flick and yes, I would watch it a second time. Now that I've seen it, it coulda/shoulda of have a prequel and I can't wait to see the sequel!
Just remember, your opinion is the only one that counts. Don't pass up a B movie solely based on a critics. Look at some picture reviews and the synopsis. You'll find better info in a review over a critics bashing.
