The Dragon Unleashed

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I had to skip through it, however the action scenes were basically all 100% authentic grindhouse thriller. The lens effect was obviously a part of this. The main problem is that it sometimes went down "days of our lives" street. Some scenes lacked character intention/motivation. There was one scene were a guy rode a bicycle into shot for a good 10 - 20 seconds with no emotion... there was a reason for him to feel either excited or upset, even if he is mentally unstable... but there was just aimless riding. Other scenes had too many blank stares. Another issue is lack of interesting characters that you'd want to see more of (or even could relate to in some way).

I must say this movie tears me apart. There is something here. You see the talent involved and perhaps with a higher budget, they could achieve a bit more. I am not sure exactly what really is happening. I assume he's a higher gun/assassin and he kills bad people. Things just needed to be fleshed out more. The movie had some potential and everything taking place in the daytime was less dramatic. You want to see battles at night. It's when heroes are needed and the bad people truly do bad things. There is also a love story there, but needs to be fleshed out more. No kissing or hand holding, just very dry dialogue. The action scenes were decent, a bit basic, but there is potential. The movie has potential and seems a bit incomplete. What is the motivation? Why should we care about the character? The movie has one great line about the boy you were, would be disappointed in the man you became or something along those lines. It's a nice line, but needed to be expanded. The movie is a 6 from me. The director and the writer has something there. Same with the actor and the camera guy. The movie has a heavy lens flare, but I chalked that up to a stylistic choice. It could have worked, but the movie simply needs more substance. All in all not too terrible and the potential for something great is there. Perhaps the movie also lacked humor.....which would have made the character(s) more relatable. With a bit more of everything, there is a good movie here. Watchable, but most people will find it a bit bland and boring. The hero has a cool costume and you keep thinking, there is something greater down the line. That promise is never reached unfortunately. Decent watch....but nothing memorable.

Ok I guess it happened to be caught on film, however, I think the actual film is worth more than this garbage that you call a movie. John Schneider must be absolutely desperate to take this role let alone have his name in the credits. Pathetic to put it mildly!

The Dragon Unleashed