Bloodshot turned out to be a surprisingly clever and thoughtful science fiction film. It initially seems like just another mindless action flick, spending its entire first half leading us down that path. But right when you’re convinced it's exactly what it appears to be, the movie shifts gears and reveals itself with such skill that any frustration over being misled quickly disappears. The experience is akin to those…

It was enjoyable enough to recommend, though I don’t anticipate revisiting it. I needed to view this film twice simply to be certain I understood everything that was happening. My initial viewing occurred when I was quite exhausted, and there's a considerable contrast between quiet moments and sudden bursts of gunfire. The movie delivers impressive visual action sequences and effects; some visuals felt entirely…

The conclusion didn't sit well with me, though the initial fight sequence had moments of striking visual style. Those contrasting elements seemed to balance each other out, and my overall impression of the rest of the film was fairly neutral, leading me to give it a score of 2.5 out of 5. Perhaps seeing it in theaters might have improved things, but that’s not an option right now, so unfortunately, Bloodshot gets a l…

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 othe…

“Bloodshot,” easily among the least impressive films released this year, manages to misuse every potential strength it possesses. Adapted from the popular sci-fi comic book series, the movie centers on Ray Garrison (Vin Diesel), a soldier who is killed and then revived as a super-assassin. Nanotechnology courses through Ray’s body, granting him incredible strength, invulnerability, and the ability to instantly recove…