Joe Carnahan’s Copshop effortlessly coasts on a gnarly old-school vibe.
In the end, the film’s perpetuation of the franchise’s endorsement of police brutality comes back to bite it.
Throughout, the film peddles notions of self-realization and self-actualization that feel nothing short of moth-eaten.
It’s difficult to think of a film more out of step with the current culture than Eli Roth’s Death Wish remake.
A soothing lullaby for alpha-male viewers and survival buffs.
It builds toward a great ending, which functions as one of the best, truest action climaxes in recent memory.
What is it with Gen-X men and their nostalgia for the machismo-fueled entertainments of their youth?
The film’s commentary on vice and decency is far less immediate and realistic than its gritty aesthetic would have one believe.
Smokin’ Aces is a handsome and entertaining 108 minutes, but it’s not a good movie, and it’s difficult to get at why.
This multi-character crime saga is even less appealing than watching televised poker.
Joe Carnahan’s genre pic gets an equally nifty sound and video transfer on this DVD edition.
Narc earns comparison to landmark ’70s police thrillers like The French Connection and Serpico.