Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
Cast
Antonio Banderas .... Agent Jeremiah Ecks
Lucy Liu .... Agent Sever
Gregg Henry .... Robert Gant/Agent Clark
Ray Park .... A.J. Ross
Talisa Soto .... Vinn Gant/Rayne
Directed by
Wych Kaosayananda
Rater # has description and review.
Rater #1
Has Not Seen Movie
Rater #2
7/10. Every once in a while, a movie gets bad reviews but is a guilty
pleasure. And fewer than that, a movie that gets truly horrific
reviews comes out. Most times people really hate them, present
company included, but there's one time where I disagree with the
critics, and that's with Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever. Althought the
title may have turned some people off, it's really just a simple, fun
action movie, nothing more, nothing less. Critics look too much into
it, taking the fun away from this showy action piece.
The plot isn't important, all that you really need to know is that
Agents Ecks (Antonio Banderas) and Sever (Lucy Liu) are sworn
enemies. But when some kidnappings occur, the two realize that
there's a greater enemy they must face.
If you see this movie for an intricate plot filled with necessary
twists, great character development, and superb acting, then you'll
hate it. If you see it to see things blow up, then you'll enjoy it.
And believe me, things blow up. Most of the movie is just various
things blowing up and making neat explosions, but although it seems
most is devoid of purpose, it's entertaining, and isn't that what
movies are made for? To entertain? Exactly, and that's what Ballistic
does. No real plot, no real characters, just fun.
Thankfully, the necessary plot scenes weren't that long, and didn't
really drag down the already short 90 minute runtime. I never thought
I'd be saying this by a guy who goes by Kaos, but I thought it was
directed well. It wasn't the MTV-style cuts every half-second, and he
made the action scenes exciting, unlike other action movies, whose
action scenes are just kind of...blah. Although, when your full name
is Wych Kaosayananda, it's good to go by a pseudonym. I enjoyed
Ballistic for what it was: mindless explosions and fun action scenes,
nothing more.
Rated R for strong violence.
Running time: 91 minutes
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