I don't know John Woo's early asian works, but this is the best film he made in the US. It is not as excessive as his later films like M:I-2.
I have to say that I don't really like Jean Claude Van Damme nevertheless his performance is pretty good in this one. But it's Lance Henriksen who still dominates this movie. Every second of his appearance makes me wonder why he isn't up there in the "Kevin Spacey-League". His acting is outstanding.
The plot is acceptable but this ain't Shakespeare. It's still a Van Damme flick even though a very good one.
I have to say that I don't really like Jean Claude Van Damme nevertheless his performance is pretty good in this one. But it's Lance Henriksen who still dominates this movie. Every second of his appearance makes me wonder why he isn't up there in the "Kevin Spacey-League". His acting is outstanding.
The plot is acceptable but this ain't Shakespeare. It's still a Van Damme flick even though a very good one.