Close
Range
(2015/XLrator DVD)
Picture:
B- Sound: B- Extras: D Film: C
Close
Range
(2015) is a new Scott Adkins action film that is nicely shot and fast
paced with sharp direction by Isaac Florentine that delivers on the
action front if you're a fan of films like Transporter
or Crank
as there are several scenes where logic is avoided and movie-like
action takes over.
In
order to protect his sister and young niece, Colton MacReady, a rogue
soldier-turned-outlaw, is forced to battle against a corrupt sheriff
and a dangerous drug cartel.
The
low budget film is shot pretty well and has a pretty entertaining
final sequence with scenes where Adkins is shooting through walls and
battling bad guys in a closet, all while both of them are armed and
shooting. Some of the supporting actors in the film are so-so, but
that's to be expected.
Presented
in standard definition with a widescreen anamorphic aspect ratio of
1.85:1 and a lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 track, the film looks and sounds
good on DVD but could benefit to a high def update for certain. The
only extra is a theatrical trailer.
If
you're lucking for a film to munch some popcorn to and turn your
brain off, Close
Range
is a nice little B-Movie with some cool action. It was definitely
better than I expected.
-
James Lockhart
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