First off, I'm a huge Steve Austin fan. I think the work he has done so far, turning his career to acting has been good. This film however was the worst he has done so far but not because of Steve. I thought Steve himself was pretty good, using different languages and dealing with the complicated character. The Doctor played by Erica Cerra was also good but they were surrounded by some really awful acting! Adam Beach became painful to watch as the film went on.
The camera work and directing was pretty poor too. The motorbike chase was poor and clearly being filmed at about 20 mph with a bit of shaky camera action to make it look faster. The film did not start well either. Because of the complicated character Steve portrayed, I found myself losing the plot about 10 minutes in because his illness had not been explained.
The end of the film was better when everything comes together but it's too late by then. I'm sorry to say, most people would probably have turned off by then.
So all in all, a great potential story, ruined by cheap effects and poor directing. The film is left open at the end and I would like to see the story continued but get a better crew in to work with Steve and up the budget! Steve Austin has a HUGE fan base who will be loyal to him no matter what he does. So filmmakers working with Steve, here is my advise: SPLASH THE CASH and make a dazzling movie! You will ALWAYS make money with Austin on board.
I will always make time for Steve's work but he is better than this film. Bring on The Expendables!
The camera work and directing was pretty poor too. The motorbike chase was poor and clearly being filmed at about 20 mph with a bit of shaky camera action to make it look faster. The film did not start well either. Because of the complicated character Steve portrayed, I found myself losing the plot about 10 minutes in because his illness had not been explained.
The end of the film was better when everything comes together but it's too late by then. I'm sorry to say, most people would probably have turned off by then.
So all in all, a great potential story, ruined by cheap effects and poor directing. The film is left open at the end and I would like to see the story continued but get a better crew in to work with Steve and up the budget! Steve Austin has a HUGE fan base who will be loyal to him no matter what he does. So filmmakers working with Steve, here is my advise: SPLASH THE CASH and make a dazzling movie! You will ALWAYS make money with Austin on board.
I will always make time for Steve's work but he is better than this film. Bring on The Expendables!