Without Remorse
Streaming movies are all the rage these days, with all the main services itching to get out their latest blockbuster to boost subscriptions, and what better way to do it then to capitalise on a well know franchise like a book series. Without Remorse is a direct adaptation of the book by Tom Clancy of the same name and builds upon the universe set out by Amazons Jack Ryan TV series, which I absolutely loved. Without Remorse however did not impress me so. On the whole perhaps it was because I was expecting something which was somewhat the same as the TV series, but there are issues none the less. From the get-go though there are praises to be made. I think that there is some very solid acting in the film, from both Jordan and Pierce and that for the most part the action sequences of the film are very good looking. I feel however both areas are let down throughout by the script and story. Jordan’s character seems to have massive changes in direction, with the stern man we meet at the beginning at some points feel as if he is being dragged along for the ride, which is a shame because we know Michael B. is able to give convincing character depth in which we get very little of throughout. On the other side, the second to third act was something very hard to get behind. I found myself sometimes just a bit too lost with the actual point of what was going on, with long a long section of the third act seeing very drawn out and pointless. The real shame for me is that the start of the film is strong for the most part in setting off the story. As well as this; in the last 20 minutes of the film it almost flips to fix all the issues I had, with bits of very intriguing story trapped in what we had, where one can only feel like that would have made a much better story. I think Jordan’s John Clark coming into the character we were waiting to see for the whole film. It doesnt make me worried about the Rainbow Six movie we will get, but I do hope the character of Clark gets more justice.
Overall: Not un-enjoyable but certainly a bit generic and a tad lost on direction.
My rating 5/10 ( Ok )
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