The movie "Damaged" features Samuel L. Jackson as seasoned detective Dan Lawson, sent from Chicago to Scotland to investigate a hideous murder resembling unsolved cases from his past. In Scotland, he reunites with his former partner, Walker Bravo (played by Vincent Cassel), now retired. Together with local detective Glen Boyd (played by Gianni Capaldi), they investigate a series of killings where victims are dismembered and posed with religious symbolism. Suspects include a suspicious neighbor and a mechanic linked to a fringe religious group. Jackson delivers his typical theatrical performance, often seen with a bottomless bottle of whiskey (a small one). Cassel's attempt at an American accent is funny, while Capaldi is trying to match Jackson's colorfulness. Technically, the film captures Scotland's impressive beauty sufficiently. However, despite its attempt to keep the audience guessing, "Damaged" ultimately fails to provide a convincing conclusion, leaving audiences to question the film's purpose and the actors' motivations, particularly Jackson's involvement, possibly driven by financial gain or a desire for a scenic trip to the Highlands. Strong acting performance from Vincent Cassel and Gianni Capaldi, the usual Samuel Jackson performance (not outstanding) and that was it for me. Nothing outstanding, a plot that is kind of predictable with holes to fill. We do not get to know the different characters better etc. Feel that a lot more could have been done here. However, I did enjoy the movie.
Review of Damaged
