Patrick Swayze is one of those actors that has fallen off the radar for some reason or another. The average person might remember Dirty Dancing and/or Ghost, but everything else has a way of being forgotten. So imagine the surprise when he pops back into view in a theater bound popcorn flick that while it won't make heads turn does mildly entertain.
Black Dog is another action road movie complete with chases. The hook is of course now it's with really big trucks. You could say it's all rather recycled and fairly predictable, but like most action pixs, the story is not what you tune in for anyhow. Swayze is a man trying to put his life and the life of his family back on track after a stint in prison. All he has to do is carry out this last job ... the last "big score" and we all know how well those go.
Like I said recycled, but Swayze works and unique faces including Meat Loaf and Randy Travis kicking up the supporting cast help somewhat. The director Kevin Hooks also notably helmed Passenger 57 starring Wesley Snipes some time ago. So he's moved on from airplanes to big rigs. One can only guess where you go from here as a director. Black Dog pulls no surprises, but it's not an eyesore either. Think Point Break. Just sit back, turn off the brain and enjoy.
Black Dog is another action road movie complete with chases. The hook is of course now it's with really big trucks. You could say it's all rather recycled and fairly predictable, but like most action pixs, the story is not what you tune in for anyhow. Swayze is a man trying to put his life and the life of his family back on track after a stint in prison. All he has to do is carry out this last job ... the last "big score" and we all know how well those go.
Like I said recycled, but Swayze works and unique faces including Meat Loaf and Randy Travis kicking up the supporting cast help somewhat. The director Kevin Hooks also notably helmed Passenger 57 starring Wesley Snipes some time ago. So he's moved on from airplanes to big rigs. One can only guess where you go from here as a director. Black Dog pulls no surprises, but it's not an eyesore either. Think Point Break. Just sit back, turn off the brain and enjoy.