I once real that there are only 100 plots that can be used to write a story. All novels or movies are just variations of these 100. I don't know how true that is, but if you watch a lot of movies, you will come to believe it.
I generally hate it when they remake great Japanese movies, but since Akira Kurosawa (Rashômon, The Seven Samurai) stole Yojimbo from Dashiell Hammett, I guess fair is fair. Anyway, Sergio Leone also stole the story and made a western version - Per un pugno di dollari - with Clint Eastwood. Now, Bruce Willis is no Clint Eastwood, but I generally find his films to be a pleasant way to spend my time - I watched Hostage for the fourth or fifth time last night.
He does a reliably good job as a gangster in this film and is supported by a truly evil bad guy, Christopher Walken. There are some other great performers in this "guy" film. Yes, there are women, but they have really minor roles.
Ry Cooder provides some great blues that really sets the tone.
I generally hate it when they remake great Japanese movies, but since Akira Kurosawa (Rashômon, The Seven Samurai) stole Yojimbo from Dashiell Hammett, I guess fair is fair. Anyway, Sergio Leone also stole the story and made a western version - Per un pugno di dollari - with Clint Eastwood. Now, Bruce Willis is no Clint Eastwood, but I generally find his films to be a pleasant way to spend my time - I watched Hostage for the fourth or fifth time last night.
He does a reliably good job as a gangster in this film and is supported by a truly evil bad guy, Christopher Walken. There are some other great performers in this "guy" film. Yes, there are women, but they have really minor roles.
Ry Cooder provides some great blues that really sets the tone.