I wasn’t familiar with the comic book, so I went into Bloodshot knowing absolutely nothing about the superhero. Knowing Jeff Wadlow wrote the screenplay, though, was a cause for concern, considering how poorly his recent films have turned out (Truth or Dare, Fantasy Island). With Vin Diesel as the lead and a first-time director (David S. F. Wilson) at the helm, it seemed unlikely that this film would be anything other than disappointing, regardless of the source material’s quality. I hoped for a pleasant surprise... It didn't happen. Bloodshot proved even worse than anticipated. I was optimistic about the action sequences potentially saving the movie. While avoiding trailers, I did see glimpses of the red smoke and regenerating CGI effects. Honestly, that turned out to be the most disappointing part. It was the one area where I held some hope for something decent. The "final battle" features some of the worst computer-generated imagery in a long time, and it drags on far too long. There’s an excessive amount of shaky camera work, editing that's often quite bad, action sequences that are difficult to decipher, and even slow motion is overused. However, the film ultimately fails because of Jeff Wadlow's screenplay (co-written with Eric Heisserer, but primarily his). As usual, the story is a complete mess: confusing, lacking in originality, raising numerous logical questions, and Ray Garrison’s backstory lacks any real explanation. The ending isn’t just predictable; it also creates even more questions, leaving viewers frustrated by so many unresolved plot points. David Leitch and Chad Stahelski (both of Deadpool and John Wick fame) left the project shortly after being hired as directors... I wonder why? The opening minutes are probably the best part of the entire film, aside from an awkward scene involving Vin Diesel and Talulah Riley (Gina Garrison). That moment was particularly cringe-worthy. Nevertheless, the story's core concept is genuinely captivating—otherwise, the comic book wouldn’t have achieved such success. It’s one of those action movies that could easily become a successful franchise if more talented people were involved. This leads me to another significant issue: Vin Diesel’s performance. I rarely criticize an actor’s work; I tend to be easy to please when it comes to casting. If asked to name an actor or actress I dislike, I'd struggle to think of one. But Diesel’s portrayal is so devoid of emotion that even someone like me can notice. Beyond being stoic throughout the film, he has this strange habit of speaking very loudly and clearly, then abruptly lowering his voice to a near-whisper. He repeats this pattern in almost every line of dialogue. There's no effort put into developing any of the characters, not even the protagonist. Everyone is just a tired stereotype: the quirky IT guy, the attractive woman who develops feelings for the hero, the male teammate who’s jealous of his territory being challenged, and the “motivation-less bad guy who seems good at first but we all know he's really evil.” Ironically, the two most talented actors (Toby Kebbell and Talulah Riley) have the least amount of screen time. Ultimately, Bloodshot is even worse than I expected. The convoluted, formulaic, and logically flawed screenplay by Jeff Wadlow and Eric Heisserer is the biggest problem, but the action is undeniably the greatest disappointment. The "final fight" contains some of the worst CGI effects seen in years, and the action throughout feels chaotic due to excessive shaky-cam, overuse of slow motion, and some poor editing choices, making many scenes nearly impossible to follow. Vin Diesel delivers as much emotion as a rock, and while the rest of the cast isn't terrible, the characters are all familiar action movie stereotypes. Putting a first-time director in charge didn’t help, but David S. F. Wilson isn’t really at fault here. Occasionally good action moments and an interesting premise barely keep the film afloat. It’s one of the worst movies of the year. Rating: D

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