Van Damme is clearly a man who knows he has only got one chance to make
a comeback (or to make halfway decent films) and he grabs hold here
with both hands.
The story is the usual metafictional stuff: Van Damme basically plays
himself warts and all, struggling through a life gone sour until on a
trip back to Belgium he gets caught up in a post office robbery and
eventual seige.
Is Van Damme robbing the place to get the money to pay his legal bills,
or is he being used as a front man by the real robbers?
As far as the media's concerned Vane Damme is still big news, and as
events unfold inside the post office the police presence outside is
forced to deal with a growing crowd of Van Damme supporters and a media
circus besides.
Fans of Van Damme's action work already have plenty of films where you
can see him kick heads; outside of a (not entirely convincing) opening
action run the few moments of action here are extremely down to earth.
- as is Van Damme's performance as himself.
He shines as a tired, beaten down man trapped by life, and he
has never been more engaging.
His already famous ten minute monologue direct to camera is some of the
hands down best acting you will see this year.
This highly entertaining film might revive Van Damme's career; if it
doesn't it's not from lack of trying. DVD Special Features
Nothing much on offer here at all. However, unlike most of Van
Damme' work, Special Features aren't really needed... because the film
speaks for itself.
Without question, a modern masterpiece.
Conclusion:
Movie 80% Extras: N/A
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