Review: Bloodshot

I'm really glad Sony decided to unleash Vin Diesel's latest, Bloodshot, on the home market so quickly after COVID-19 forced us all inside. This way more people get to see it, and it's certainly a movie that should be seen.

For one, it's probably Diesel's best work in years. I enjoy the Fast & Furious films, but they don't push Diesel -- who can be a really good actor -- to do anything new. But he delivers in Bloodshot, and could have himself a new signature role.

Secondly, Bloodshot is a highly entertaining action/sci-fi flick. I'm not familiar with the comic book that inspired it, and the idea of a cybernetic-enhanced soldier is nothing new, but the concept is carried out with style and energy, and delivers several fun action scenes. My favourite involves a gunfight in a darkened tunnel... and lots of flour. Sounds weird, but looks great.

Then there's Eiza Gonzalez, who looks like a comic-book heroine come to life. Not only does she look the part, but she projects the right amount of strength and vulnerability, and I wanted to see more of her character. Hopefully in future Bloodshot films...

I'm not sure how the movie businesses will shake down after COVID-19, nor do I know if Bloodshot will make enough bank on VOD to earn a sequel, but I certainly hope we get one. This is an entertaining movie that's different enough from other comic-book adaptations, and warrants repeated viewings. It's a Good!

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