The plot offers very few surprises. It is a standard B-movie plot with formula characters.
However, two things raise this movie from the usual B-movie fare.
First, both Viggo Mortensen and Ryo Ishibashi turn in understated, yet thoughtful, performances that create chemistry and add a dimension of believability to their characters beyond what simply appears on-screen.
Second, creative camera angles and striking visuals lend an air of intelligence and elegance to many of the key scenes in the movie.
However, two things raise this movie from the usual B-movie fare.
First, both Viggo Mortensen and Ryo Ishibashi turn in understated, yet thoughtful, performances that create chemistry and add a dimension of believability to their characters beyond what simply appears on-screen.
Second, creative camera angles and striking visuals lend an air of intelligence and elegance to many of the key scenes in the movie.