Payback is a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously. In fact, the movie is really an action / comedy rather than a pure action film.
There is a little too much blood, but not excessive and no gore, so not too bad from the mindset of an action film buff like me. The plot has a few neat twists, and in general is a lot like the awful "Raw Deal" (w/Arnold Schwartzenegger) would have been if it had been well-acted, hadn't taken itself too seriously, and had an intelligent plot.
Plenty of stuff blows up and I recommend the film. If you are looking for another nobody-really-seen-hurt comedy / action like Lethal Weapon, this is not your film, however.
Who should see this film:
-- Action film buffs who won't mind a bit overaverage violence
(more than "Ransom")
-- Mel Gibson fans (but see everything else first)
Like most raters, I'll give Payback a 7 out of 10.
There is a little too much blood, but not excessive and no gore, so not too bad from the mindset of an action film buff like me. The plot has a few neat twists, and in general is a lot like the awful "Raw Deal" (w/Arnold Schwartzenegger) would have been if it had been well-acted, hadn't taken itself too seriously, and had an intelligent plot.
Plenty of stuff blows up and I recommend the film. If you are looking for another nobody-really-seen-hurt comedy / action like Lethal Weapon, this is not your film, however.
Who should see this film:
-- Action film buffs who won't mind a bit overaverage violence
(more than "Ransom")
-- Mel Gibson fans (but see everything else first)
Like most raters, I'll give Payback a 7 out of 10.