The concept felt familiar, bringing to mind films like Walking Tall starring Dwayne Johnson, or perhaps a more widely embraced take on Rambo: First Blood. It carries echoes of Clint Eastwood’s “Man with No Name,” too. The narrative itself isn't particularly original, but the casting of the central characters is quite good, even if the villains are rather forgettable. The history behind the events isn't completely exp…

I have mixed feelings about this movie. There are two Herzog turns at the very end; the complex, multi-step version is really impressive to watch. I wonder if fading out during the credits is the right way to handle a character’s exit, or if it's just an outdated trick. I could probably leave a scene more convincingly than this guy does, but he seems like a decent person—certainly has more connections in the milit…

There are times when films follow a familiar path, where the outcome feels apparent early on. It’s reminiscent of an episode from *The A-Team*; the storyline is recognizable, and you can anticipate most events. The narrative centers around a small community being intimidated by a rich individual and his enforcers. There's a significant amount of gunfire throughout, but remarkably few people are injured—aside from the…