As the title suggests this movie is about a homeless man with a shotgun bringing justice to a corrupt town. Nothing more and nothing less. The movie is filled with gory and over-the-top death scenes which are mostly pretty entertaining. And this is what this movie is mostly about. There is a story line but its purpose is only to string the violent acts together. There is not much character depth. The villains are evil with not much purpose to their evilness. But that's what you expect from this type of movie. The acting is descent but not outstanding. Although, Rutger Hauer, who plays the hobo, is absolutely phenomenal in his role.
This movie pays homage to the Grindhouse genre, and is very reminiscent of Tarantino's and Rodriguez's "Grindhouse" movie which too pay homage to this genre. In fact "Hobo with a Shotgun" was one of the fake trailers in "Grindhouse". However, "Hobo with a Shotgun" doesn't quite live up to the standards set by Tarantino and Rodriguez. The kills don't have as much style and dialogues lack certain edge and liveliness.
Overall, this movie is descent. Check your brain at the door and enjoy the gory ride.
This movie pays homage to the Grindhouse genre, and is very reminiscent of Tarantino's and Rodriguez's "Grindhouse" movie which too pay homage to this genre. In fact "Hobo with a Shotgun" was one of the fake trailers in "Grindhouse". However, "Hobo with a Shotgun" doesn't quite live up to the standards set by Tarantino and Rodriguez. The kills don't have as much style and dialogues lack certain edge and liveliness.
Overall, this movie is descent. Check your brain at the door and enjoy the gory ride.