The Big Hit
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Movie Reviews of The Big Hit
Movie Review: Will surprise a lot of viewers
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a darn good movie. Much better than I expected. Give it a shotMovie Review: An average action flick that you can't help but to laugh
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a ridiculous movie, which is why I liked it so much. It is a very stylish movie with the action scenes having lots of crazy jumps, flips, and explosions. In here we have Mel, played by Mark Wahlberg, who is a hit man who works as part of a crew for Paris. However he has money problems and stress that gives him a constant upset stomach. His main stress comes from his two women. His fiancé has arranged for her disapproving parents to come to stay with them for the weekend, while his girlfriend Chantel is determined to get every penny she can out of him. When Cisco offers him a job outside of Paris's contracts he takes it and kidnaps Keiko, the daughter of a rich industrialist who also happens to be Paris's goddaughter. Betrayed by Cisco, Mel finds himself with the hostage but also targeted by plenty of firepower.
I've seen this couple of times and fine it worthwhile. The plot is silly but could have worked, however the action scenes don't really have any character and are best described as functional rather than special. The director has chosen to give the film a constant energy and pace rather than work on giving the film it's own character or style. Some of the scenes hint at what could have worked in the script. Quiet scenes between Mel and Keiko show a character that should have been worked into the action better. Instead these are rare and make way for meaningless, overblown action sequences which also, surprisingly for Wong, lack a sense of character or excitement. The effects aren't as good as you'd hope and several blue screen bits are poor.
Wahlberg is likeable in a goofy innocent role as Mel. He does well with the action as well as the insecure character. Phillips is either bad or brilliant depending on your feelings about what his role needed. He hams it up so much that at times he's hard to take but he compliments the absurd vein of comedy running through the narrative. Woodbine is wasted despite an amusing running gag about his discovery of [...]. The biggest waste for me was Lela Rochon. In `Knock Off' she proved that she is talented and sexy enough to rise above a bad film, here she hardly has any screen time - another example of wasted talent.
However this is disposal more than anything else. It has enough pace and energy to fool you into being entertained and in fairness the time does pass quite easily. My only complaint is that the film's style goes overboard towards the end of the movie, watch it and you'll see what I mean. Overall this is an average action movie who's weaknesses outweigh any strengths it may have had at the time of writing the original script.
Movie Review: Better Than You Might Expect...
Summary: 4 Stars
...Surprised to find how much I enjoyed this DVD. Mark Wahlberg heads an all-star cast as one of four professional hitmen involved in a kidnapping that goes sour.This movie is actually a parody of ALL macho action movies... fans of this stuff will appreciate the action scenes; others will enjoy it as a sort of broad comedy which spoofs all the testosterone driven "shoot 'em up" movies.
You should be aware that the movie is violent, loud, obnoxious, contains foul language, etc... Yet, taken as an ACTION COMEDY this turns out to work to the film's advantage.
Mark Wahlberg ("Marky Mark") gives a surprisingly sensitive performance as a reluctant hitman with a gentle disposition. I never liked the guy and didn't think he could even act, but I was pleasantly surprised by his acting here. His performance practically steals the show.
Lou Diamond Phillips is brilliant (and convincing) in his foul-mouthed, street-savvy performance. Also a strong performance from Avery Brooks (Sisko from the TV series Star Trek DS9).
If you like loud action flicks with humor and a dash of romance, this one might be right up your alley.
Movie Review: The Big Hit...Hits Its Mark!
Summary: 4 Stars
The Big Hit sets out to be an "In Your Face" action-comedy, ultra violent gangster movie and it delivers. Can't be compared to Pulp Fiction or Goodfellas, but on its own, it is an entertaining film because all the characters and some of the situation devices are treated as a cartoon rather than a serious gangster flick. Mark Wahlberg, a mild mannered hitman, situated in middle suburbia, is forced to do a side job (a kidnapping)to make some quick cash to support a girlfriend and a fiance. The kidnapping job goes all wrong, and that's when the absurdity of the movie goes into full gear and some hilarious slapstick action occurs. Lou Diamond Phillips shows off some comedic chops as the double crossing hit squad member and is one of the funniest characters in the movie. Also, some funny moments with Lainie Kazan, Elliott Gould and Avery Brooks. Mark Wahlberg's mild mannered hit man is a surprise and has some nice moments with the kidnap victim (China Chow). Overall, a very entertaining film which should have been longer than 90 minutes. Also, the DVD has pretty good extras like Director/Producer commentary and deleted scenes.Movie Review: An Fun Over the Top Actioner.
Summary: 4 Stars
A Sweet Hearted Hit-Man (Mark Wahlberg), who just wants to be a Ordinary Person but When His Double Crossing (Played by Lou Diamond Phillips Way Over the Top Here) kidnapped a Attractive Rich Asian Young Woman (China Chow) with the Help of Two Another Assassins (Bokeem Woodbine, Antonio Sabato Jr.) but as it`s turns out to be Thier Boss Goddaughther (Avery Brooks).Directed by Che-Kirk Wong is acutally Surprisngly Well Made and it`s also Executive Produced by John Woo. Written by Ben Ramsey brings a Stylish High-Energy Action Film with Offbeat Comedy. This was an Modest Success in Theater but Gained a Cult Following in Video. This is a Outrageous Film to be Sure but for Die-Hard Fans of Action Films, will have one Hell of a Time with This Movie. Grade:B+.