US crime drama in which a snowplough driver seeks revenge for the death of his son.
A mordantly funny action film for fans of Scandi noir.
Neeson’s knees hold up in an oddball thriller that’s more interested in smirks than smashing things to smithereens.
Liam Neeson is out for revenge yet again in an offensive and cliched remake.
The actor’s real-life revelation intensifies the discomfort of this violent drama about a snowplough driver hunting his son’s murderer.
A typically taciturn turn from Neeson is surrounded by a colourful cast, gallows humour and complete disrespect for cinematic stereotypes. A little bloated, maybe, but deserves kudos for joining the road not Taken.
The remake treats Neeson like a typical Neeson character, which undermines the requisite sense of bemusement needed to make this work.
Liam Neeson-starring film would surely have worked better either as a straight-up thriller or as a full-blown comedy.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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