Our second take on the new John Travolta action flick From Paris With Love.
But will Rupert like it as much as Ron did?
Last year, the Liam Neeson-starring sleeper hitTakendivided the public and critics alike.
In short, he got away with it.
Pulling the same trick twice, though, shows both arrogance and contempt.
Hold on to your butts, its cliches-up-to-eleven time.
Nothing glamorous, just switching a few number plates around and planting the odd bug here and there.
You know the pop in, instantly hateable.
Predictable Schtick 1, Suspension of Disbelief 0.
Wax whose death-quip catchphrase is Wax on, Wax Off.
However, the exact nature of his mission is never explained.
Wax is meant to be some sort of ADHD force of nature.
A man for whom the term douche bag was invented.
For all this excruciating characterisation, the film does have some positives.
At least it doesnt take itself seriously and tries to inject a splash of classic opposites attract buddy humour.
Morels direction, while very MTV, is sexy, creating a relentless orgy of balletic gunfights and violence.
Highly superficial enjoyment, though, and after the sixth shoot out you may find yourself feeling drained.
As if theyre like, These shmucks are so stupid theyll swallow anything we give um.
And, to be frank, I dont like that idea.
From Paris With Loveis a grotty little piece of lowest common denominator escapism.
Nope, doesnt sound too appealing.
Rating:
1 out of 5
