Avaliação por johnspringer-95440

The Marksman is a bit of a departure from the revenge action thrillers for which Liam Neeson has become known. Neeson plays a down-on-his luck old hardcase who becomes the reluctant protector of a young kid menaced by cartel baddies. So the setup and premise are on brand, but the execution is different. This is more of a road trip movie about the unlikely bond that develops between Neeson and the kid than the typical 90 minutes of Neeson mowing down disposable henchmen. I'm all for a change of pace if it's done well, and unfortunately this one isn't. The story is predictable, the villains are uninspired and Neeson doesn't start off grizzled enough to make his inevitable arc resonate. Think Gran Turino but without the compelling characters, dark humor and satisfying finale.