HELLFIRE (Isaac Florentine, 2023)

[Jox]

“Hellfire” review: Stephen Lang burns through a gritty neo‑western
https://reviewsanddunn.net/hellfire-rev ... eo-wester/

[Jox]

Asinine 1980s Action Throwback Provides Moderate Charm In Its Bloody Simplicity
https://screenrant.com/hellfire-movie-review/

[Jox]

US version available in 4K UHD streaming
https://www.amazon.com/Hellfire-Isaac-F ... 0GLL2LDWL/

[JuV]

Thanks for the heads-up, Jox! I just watched it and unfortunately found it rather disappointing. But perhaps I hyped myself up too much for this. The story was alright, a bit reminiscent of films like First Blood but with a drug cartel thrown into the mix.

The film is slow and definitely not as action-packed as I was hoping for. But at least the few action set pieces there are were pretty good. Isaac Florentine doesn't bring anything new to the table. But if you're familiar with some of his other films, you'll know exactly what type of higher-quality DTV action to expect.

What disappointed me most, though, is Stephen Lang's performance. The monotone and sleepiness of it was probably intentional, but it didn't work for me. As for Dolph, he only has three or four scenes. Decent performance, but nothing special either. He also appears to be the only cop in the entire town, lol.

It's certainly not the best recent Dolph film, but it is better than some of them (although I still haven't seen Exit Protocol, Best Men, and Come Out Fighting).

[Krom]

Bummer, hope is not worse than Wanted Man

[Moltisanti]

I liked it well enough. We’ve seen this story many many times from FIRST BLOOD to MISSIONARY MAN. I mainly found it watchable thanks to Lang. He always has great presence whether he’s the hero in a film like this, or the villain in SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE.

Lundgren isn’t bad in it, but not given much to do either. Maybe if this had been made six or seven years ago we could have had a worthwhile Lang/Lundgren fight scene but I think we are passed that era now.

As a Sunday afternoon time killer it’s decent.

[Krom]

Finally watch it and to me is the Best Dolph acting charcter played since Unisol’s Andrew Scott and Expendables’s Gunner. Action wise is not very exciting, but it’s desirve a place in my collection for Dolph, Lamd and Keitel ! Ps: i haven’t collect a Dolph movie since Expendables 3!

[Jox]

Ps: i haven’t collect a Dolph movie since Expendables 3!

Not even SKIN TRADE?!

[Jox]

German back cover

[Jox]

ISAAC FLORENTINE Builds a Modern Myth Out of Old-School Tools in HELLFIRE – Exclusive Interview
https://behindthelensonline.net/site/in ... interview/




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