Deadlock bruce willis4/6/2023 ![]() "Deadlock" was actually watchable enough for what it was. But still, it being a movie that I hadn't already seen, of course I sat down to watch it. Why? Well, I can't claim to think that Bruce Willis really have been churning out all that great movies for quite a while by now. I have to say that when I sat down to watch the 2021 action thriller "Deadlock" from writers Cam Cannon and Jared Cohn, then I wasn't really expecting much of anything grand here. Nevertheless, I finished the film, and wasn't disappointed I watched it, especially since I had nothing better to do. The score wasn't bad, and even though the pacing was decent, the 97 min runtime could've used some trimming. Patrick Muldoon, Chris Cleveland and Ava Paloma were the only actors close to being convincing in their characters, although Douglas Matthews was on point as the comic-relief. Willis' performance was actually one of his better, in his usual monthly b-film showcase appearances. Casting and performances were ok for the most part, but very evident many actors much-needed at least some direction from Cohn. But the entire "payback" premise of the dam was far fetched and a cringeworthy attempt to piggy-back the Katrina disaster. However, the use of a hydroelectric dam as the main setting for this crime thriller was well conceived and utilized, and I'm sure helped maintain the film's low budget. Most of the dialogue will make you shake your head and/or cringe. The screenplay (jointly written by Cam Cannon and Cohn) bounced all over the place with scenes in and out of nowhere, and the first half was convoluted in the poor attempt to create some plot twists, which even when they become evident, there's many bits and pieces missing. Even the use of actual Katrina disaster clips were poorly edited in. And the flaws are so obvious, a little effort would've gone a long way. This felt like a 1980's amatuer camcorder production. It was so horribly directed in every aspect - from poorly executed scenes, transitions, and camera angles, with prop and set mistakes, massive incohesive and illogical plot and structure issues, failure to direct his cast, etc. Bruce Willis makes a great villain, and it’s always great to see him on screen, whether it’s a lead, support or cameo performance, he’s always welcome.Before I checked, I assumed this was directed by some amateur unexperienced young filmmaker - or a high school drama class, and was shocked to find out that Jared Cohn has 47 directorial credits and 20 writing credits under his belt. ![]() Patrick Muldoon tears up the screen and leaves you wanting more ‘Muldoon Mayhem’, DeVorzon and Marsden sign, seal and deliver which isn’t a surprise, these guys never dial-in a performance. ![]() Overall, Director Jared Cohn is clearly having fun with Deadlock, making a throwback movie to a classic era of the action B-movie scene. Michael DeVorzon – a frequent collaborator with Jared Cohn -, gets to trade insults with Bruce, DeVirzons character is stuck on the inside with the deadly mercenaries and gets to deliver some great verbal battery. Matthew Marsden is on hand to assist Bruce Willis’s hostile takeover, it’s clear Marsden is having fun kicking ass and taking names. Muldoon is clearly having a blast plays the action hero, he gets to rack up a body count and engage in numerous hand-to-hand fight scenes, something that Muldoon does with ease, showcasing his martial arts abilities. Patrick Muldoon plays our hero, Mack, a former Army Ranger who works as a wielder and nurses hangovers, once Bruce and his goons attack it doesn’t take long for Mack to revert to doing what he does best. Willis comes to life racking up a body count and being his ruthless best. Bruce has always played an interesting villain, Ron Whitlock is no exception, Bruce seems to relish playing the villain role. Review: Jared Cohn brings Bruce back to his Die Hard esque roots, but puts him in the villains shoes for action thriller, Deadlock.īruce Willis takes on the role of Ron Whitlock – a ruthless mercenary who is on a quest for revenge after his son is murdered. With a nearby town on the brink of massive flooding and destruction, it’s up to a retired Army ranger to save thousands of innocent lives before it’s too late Convinced that the government is working against them, the merciless group brutally seizes an energy plant and holds everyone inside hostage. Synopsis: Wanted criminal Ron Whitlock leads a rogue team of mercenaries on a mission of vengeance.
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