A Man Apart is seemingly one of Vin Diesel's lesser known films, and for good reason, as the film is quite more aggressive and heavy R-rated than his typical action fare films (Fast & Furious franchise, xXx franchise, Riddick franchise). However, this film is quite better than expected and better than most critics rate it. For this type of film, we know what to expect given the subject matter and rating. And in the end, the hardcore violence, strong language and overall dark tone works well.
Vin Diesel's charisma and performance as the lead is what makes this film much more enjoyable than it should be. He carries the film and makes it and enjoyable watch. His overall look and aggressive nature in this film shows somewhat more range, which this is one of his better and more underrated performance. And we wonder as to why he has not done more R rated films like this in his career.
Comparison's to Training Day somewhat, though that film was better, A Man Apart brings enough energy and decent action sequences, making this film worth a watch.
A highly entertaining shootout around in the latter part of the film taken place during a parking lot is a highlight of the film. Given it's premise which has been done many times before, it delivers for the action crowd. As a rewatch 05/04/21' A Man Apart remains one of Vin Diesel's more under appreciated films and we don't get this aggression from him anymore. The plot may have been done before but he carries the film and its worth watching for his performance.
Vin Diesel's charisma and performance as the lead is what makes this film much more enjoyable than it should be. He carries the film and makes it and enjoyable watch. His overall look and aggressive nature in this film shows somewhat more range, which this is one of his better and more underrated performance. And we wonder as to why he has not done more R rated films like this in his career.
Comparison's to Training Day somewhat, though that film was better, A Man Apart brings enough energy and decent action sequences, making this film worth a watch.
A highly entertaining shootout around in the latter part of the film taken place during a parking lot is a highlight of the film. Given it's premise which has been done many times before, it delivers for the action crowd. As a rewatch 05/04/21' A Man Apart remains one of Vin Diesel's more under appreciated films and we don't get this aggression from him anymore. The plot may have been done before but he carries the film and its worth watching for his performance.