A worthwhile movie on two levels. It is an action film. But it is an allegory about life. (Yes, Wheezer, I am serious and not on anything.) If I talk about everything that came to mind while I watched this movie I would probably call bullshit on myself. But when one of the characters settles down to die he does so with a profound resolution that Is beyond refutation. It reminded me of the scene in "Little Big Man" when the grandfather climbs onto his funeral structure because it was a good day to die. Except in that movie a raindrop interupts his death. No raindrops here, only the wolves who are constantly on your tail reminding you of the inevitable.
Quote from: CBStew on February 04, 2012, 09:28:59 PM
A worthwhile movie on two levels. It is an action film. But it is an allegory about life. (Yes, Wheezer, I am serious and not on anything.) If I talk about everything that came to mind while I watched this movie I would probably call bullshit on myself. But when one of the characters settles down to die he does so with a profound resolution that Is beyond refutation. It reminded me of the scene in "Little Big Man" when the grandfather climbs onto his funeral structure because it was a good day to die. Except in that movie a raindrop interupts his death. No raindrops here, only the wolves who are constantly on your tail reminding you of the inevitable.
I second the recommendation. Went in without expectations on this one and really enjoyed it. As you'd expect, Liam Neeson is a badass. It's on Netflix streaming.