Without Remorse (Amazon Prime)
Michael B. Jordan has a twenty inch waistline and no body
hair, which is weird. He is more buffed than a ’67 Chevy. However, this film is
just an excuse for carnage and car wrecks. This is a Tom Clancy pot boiler
which is better left to paper back. The film substitutes action for suspense.
I first saw Jordan in “Creed” for which I did not expect
much. But I was impressed with his acting. He also gave an effective
performance in “Just Mercy”. He can do better than this film. He has the body
of an action figure but the potential of a serious actor. The film starts out
as revenge movie but morphs into a conspiracy . The full conspiracy is revealed
in the tail end of the film. The movie would have been more suspenseful if parts
of the plan were introduced earlier in the film.
Jodie Turner-Smith is Lieutenant
Commander Karen Greer. She is an attractive navy Seal. She seemed
uncomfortable in the role and her acting was stiff. Originally a model her languid
long legged body is more suited to the runway than to a Seal’s obstacle course.
She was more effective in “Queen and Slim” as a fugitive girlfriend.
Guy Pierce plays Secretary of
Defense Thomas Clay. Although a catalyst player, his scenes are limited. This
is an under utilization of a talented actor who came to prominence for his well-received
performance in the film “Momento”. Also his suits were ill fitted.
Jamie Bell is the CIA operative.
His character is unlikeable and he plays it well. Jordan and he have good
chemistry, even if it is toxic.
Mercifully if you have Amazon Prime
you can watch the film for free without remorse.
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