Reviews

The animation is great, the voice acting is fantastic.

Sadly the script isn't consistent at so many levels. The main story had all the ingredients to be a a long lasting series but it felt like nobody proofread the script. I understand the need to create situations to build an episode around, but (without having to give a spoiler warning) it's hard to believe in a hero who goes into a warzone with a kid who just wants to come along for the ride! However this was the thing, the story was let down by too many incidents of smart people doing dumb things, not for comedy but to simply pad out scenes.

If you're reading this, don't watch it. It starts well and ends well (very well I thought) but so much of the series is pointless padding and when it finally picks up at the end, there's no season 2.

There are so many many reviews that compare this movie to the 1989 move of the same name, and I think that's a shame. Yes, this is a reimagining of the the old classic and holds true to the original theme and, yes, there are tonnes of Easter eggs and similarities, however, thankfully it's not a straight up clone. I loved that it even compared Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) to a western hero and I'm pretty sure even the original Road House movie could be compared to plenty of westerns that came before it.

The story was enjoyable, mostly predicable but with the occasional twist, but stories like this have been done so many times. You could see plot set ups coming from a long way back. I guess, if you are one of those people who wants edge of your seat/what's happening next content then, for sure you gunna be let down. Heck, its a Road House remake, you pretty much know how this movie will go from the opening credits.

The acting was ok, and you know we'll be seeing more of Conor McGregor, what a show.

...but really it was just an enjoyable action roller-coaster with some imaginative fight scenes. This is where this film really shines. Conor McGregors Knox is just larger than life and fun to watch. Although I think Jake Gyllenhaal was typically great, Dalton's slow burning fuse never really exploded. He did step up the gears, for sure, never to the level promised from the build up, but that's not Jakes fault.

Yeah the dialogue might be a bit dodgy in places, but what the heck.

All in all, great movie, it does honour to it's namesake by complimenting it with no effort to try overshadow it.

I'm writing this 'cause it's a pity that people rate this so extremely.

There's no way this is a 10 movie and no way it's a 1.

It's a pity as some of the reviews are quite good, but they lose credit by trying to massage the ratings.. we get it.. just, if you are gunna do it, don't mix it with a review.

The story is fairly good, a few twists but ultimately predictable, but that doesn't take away anything from the film: Many big budget films have insanely predictable stories.

The camera work and music scores were brilliant.

The acting was on par with any low budget/indie movie, with notables (as has been mentioned) Sarah French, Elissa Dowling and Johnny Huang. I don't think there was much Tara Reid had to offer, but willing to forgive as that outfit and makeup must have been nasty to work in.

Costumes/makeup were, sadly, too stereotypical, especially for the vampires... and Rico (Rich R. Rendon).. why did he have to look like a grease monkey.. I ride a Harley so therefore I must be covered in grease... even the main protagonist John Shepard (where have I heard that name before?) (Costas Mandylor) what was he wearing? Seriously, A load of pill bottles? Or shotgun cartridges.. but he uses a crossbow!

All in all, if you're gunna take the movie seriously then it's not for you... but if you don't mind hanging out with a few, not overly cynical, friends, opening a few bottles and chill to a nice story told on a budget, then go for it.

My personal critic would be something low budget vampire movies seem to like doing, but makes no sense (it's been done and hammered): I get it for the gore factor, but, why do the vampires waste such a valuable resource as blood by spilling it down their chin? I just don't get it. Also the first 5 minutes(ish.. didn't time it) really didn't do the movie any favours.

... and no vampires where paid for being in the movie.. that hardly seems fair.. don't they have a union?

This starts so well, then steadily deteriorates, I can only think they lost interest and just plodded on to get it over and done with. Yes, it ends that lame.

This is not the book, but a story based on book. Modernised and reimagined. The characters and the world are nicely acted and developed.

Sadly let down, occasionally, by characters reacting out of character and/or logic. Frustrates the heck out of me when a storyline thread is based upon an action that is massively out of character for both the character and/or any one.

As much as I would like to see where this series progressed I completely understand why it was axed.

Series 1 was necessarily convoluted but suffered to a lesser effect than series 2 from poor character development.

In short, the main characters where whimsical, they didn't develope in either believable or endeering manners, to the point where they actually seemed out of character. Series 2 they were painful to watch. Hence no series 3

It's sad really as the stories were enjoyable.

The acting, the sets, the camera are all well done.... but Vanessa and so many others are simply so amazingly dumb. Constantly they makes decisions that are totally irrational it's simply a wonder how they have lasted so long. The series tries to be be a live action comic book and so the characters are larger than life. This is easy to understand and accept but... a lot of filming is in the same forest; doesn't matter how long the character has travelled, even days by vehicle, another character on foot can catch up with them. Characters that one minute are practically bullet proof next scene are hiding from bullets! This is a big issue; the characters are so consistently inconsistent it becomes an issue. So so many characters that are supposed to be smart (even the ones that aren't) select complete idiots to do their bidding. Axel is funny to watch: he steadily changes from an acceptable character early on to some moustache totting clenched teeth weird guy who looks like he has a drug issue. It is sad, so much opportunity wasted puffing out the story. Vanessa (and practically all main characters) constantly gets caught, almost killed yet thinks themselves indestructible. It's amazing how many times Vanessa gets overpowered by some random and yet believes she all powerful. As I said, the show attempts to be live action comic book but the overblown characters are too inconsistent.

This film is more like a kid showing off 'I got a camera'... the story is empty.

Ahhh... it actually pained me to watch.

DO NOT WATCH.

I really can't stand hitler stuff... but this is awesome. A beautifully made, simply a wow! beautiful film.

This is just the worst film ever. Yes it has a budget, and they used it. So it has bangs and whistles, but the story, the editing, the camera work.. is not worth your time. I struggled to watch this to completion. It really is a sad ending to what was a a good series.

Do Not Watch!

Production, acting yadda yadda all ok... story just trash.

The hunt has been done many times before but there were enough unique twists to keep me interested. Betty Gilpin shone and really made this movie work, a bit rambo overkill at times, but sod it its a movie right. Definitely worth watching.

Every thing about this film is fantastic except the story. For a start it's bible bashing but ... Mila Kunis... isn't possible to see enough of her.

Don't be sober watching this. Fantastic film. Just make sure you're grasp on reality is a little shaky and this film is the nutz.

A lot of effort for a lot of trash. No story worth hearing. Acting, scenes, camera, wasted here. I wouldn't watch it if I hadn't watched it already.

Omg , what a boring movie. Intelligent people (animated or not) being unintelligent. .. is sad, cause story isn't bad.

Dunno really what to say... animation great, as it should be 2019. Story: It's not so much as a bad story as a collection of completely pointless things, pointless characters, doing pointless things, for pointless reasons centered around a leading character.

I can only recommend this to someone not old enough to read recommendations.

There are some things I do not believe should be portrayed in any manner. This is one. There is nothing nice about this movie.

Nothing unusual. I really don't know what to say. Story is good. Acting is good. it is an enjoyable film. is there a point to this film.. .no. The only message is don't be lazy... and if you don't know that by 2...

I was willing to turn this off 3rd the way through, it was just getting too hard to watch. There is actually some well thought out, elaborate and effective sets. Then there is Tom Cruise who could run through hell butt naked (no spoiler, soz), trip up plenty times along the way and still come out scratch free; puking 2 bit dialogue along the way. Has loads of one of my pet hates: Most of the CGI scenes are shot in darkness or dark areas. ... but the film actually gets better, about 2rds through I found myself actually enjoying it.

Some amazing sets. A nice twist on the story. It has plenty of bells and whistles. Just don't expect to be moved.

An entertaining ledge hanging thriller. A bit predictable in places but still with many twists. The story itself is enjoyable with a few holes, but I guess if you want factural you can always watch a documentary. The acting for the most part is great, and so it should with that cast. The scenes are done well.

Definitely one to watch when you got time to kill.

Great performance by all. Forest Whitaker is always one to watch.

But the ending, was both predictable and pointless.