It was unexpectedly thought-provoking for a film featuring Stallone. This movie presents an enjoyable and inspiring narrative with some surprisingly profound themes that I wouldn't have anticipated from a superhero story headlined by Stallone. The plot’s unexpected turn was well-executed, although perhaps the buildup went on a little too long; the title itself practically telegraphs it, especially for those famili…

Sam, portrayed by Javon Walton, resides with his mother in a deteriorated housing complex located in Granite City. He often finds himself targeted by bullies, but the opportune arrival of his neighbor, Mr. Smith—played by Sylvester Stallone—leads the boy to suspect that his protector might be the long-lost hero everyone thought had disappeared. Despite Mr. Smith’s reluctance to confirm this possibility, Sam is set on…

Samaritan is a straightforward action movie, which isn’t automatically a negative thing. A frequent issue with contemporary filmmaking seems to be this compulsion to experiment and sometimes insert social commentary into something intended purely for enjoyment. The film adheres closely to a familiar and predictable action movie structure. It attempted a surprise that I anticipated fairly quickly, but it didn't …

The concept behind Samaritan is intriguing, but ultimately it joins a collection of films that didn't live up to their promise. What had the potential to be a compelling and shadowy story centered on two superpowered siblings with differing philosophies turns out to be an uninspired, conventional plot, and features surprisingly little of Sylvester Stallone’s presence. The actors deliver solid performances; howe…