Accident Man (2018) User Reviews

Scott Adkins and the gang have turned in another winner, and we absolutely recommend Accident Man.

[tarbosh22000 · 7/10 · 25 January 2021]

Mike Fallon (Adkins) is part of a firm of hitmen (and one hitwoman) who each have their own specialties when it comes to killing. Some are brutal, some are careful, but Mike's own unique brand of offing his clients comes in the form of making their demise look like an accident. He was brought up under the wing of Big Ray (Stevenson), his mentor and fellow hitman who now runs the local pub where all the hitpeople congregate.

When his beloved Beth (Brooke Johnston) becomes the target of assassination, Mike goes rogue to find out who ordered the hit. While it's bad that this course of revenge shatters his carefully-crafted life, the really bad part is that he is then the subject of a dreaded "Kill Brief" and all his former compatriots now come after him, and he has to fight his former friends and expert killers one by one. Will he finally get to the truth? Will it be a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top? What will become of the ACCIDENT MAN?





Not to be confused with the Yahoo Serious romp Mr. Accident (2000), Accident Man is an entertaining good time starring the ever-reliable Scott Adkins. He's joined this time around by a very solid cast of fan favorites such as Lady Bloodfight herself, Amy Johnston, as well as Ray Stevenson and Michael Jai White, among others. Adkins and White have not one, but two fights together and the action overall is well-executed. There's a strong sense of humor throughout and a lot of good energy propelling it all along.

It appears the story was based on a comic book, and that feel is definitely there. It's like a DTV Guy Ritchie movie, but better, and there appears to be a healthy dose of the John Wick series added to the mix for some extra flavor.

But the whole thing is uniquely British and Adkins really seems in his element here. There are several references to their English identity, including pro-Brexit sentiment. Two songs by The Jam are on the soundtrack (can you guess which ones?) and Adkins does a very enjoyable voice-over narration of the tale. The soundtrack has some nice synthy moments that 80's fans will appreciate.





Speaking of 80's classics, we have Michael Jai White screaming while shooting a machine gun and a classic barfight. The idea of a hitman club with its own unique characters, which then splinters and becomes a case of "best vs. the best" is an appealing one. It's done with style and you care about what's going on. It's all totally professional and should have gone to the theater here in the U.S. In days gone by it would have, but these days it doesn't have a chance at a theater release, sadly. But there's always Blu-Ray, DVD, and streaming services.

Scott Adkins and the gang have turned in another winner, and we absolutely recommend Accident Man.

A Fun Adkins Flick with Ray Stevenson Too!

[stanrogersmith · 7/10 · 10 March 2018]

Worth watching on a Saturday night if you've got nothing else going on. Good fight scenes, crazy-ass assassins, and Ray Stevenson (who is always a treat) as an assassin/bartender/mentor with a mustache! Adkins provides his usual beatdowns and I see he even got his friend Martyn Ford a little cameo! If you into this thinking "I just want to see Adkins kick ass", then you won't be disappointed. A different reviewer opined that Adkins needs to be in better movies. I agree.

Entertaining

[marcresto · 7/10 · 28 December 2020]

This won't win any awards, But for the boys it's pleasant entertainment.

the choreography was good

I do like Scott Adkins brand Band-Aids that was cool

Not bad

[0U · 23 February 2020]

Someone must've watched John Wick and thought to themselves "This woulda bin great if it was a kids cartoon!". And then someone else... Made a hard live action version of that cartoon I guess? Came for the Ray Stevenson, stayed for the over the top hammy fight scenes ripped straight out of a 90s kung-fu movie and the bangin' soundtrack.

Great writing, but the directing fell short.

[Top_Dawg_Critic · 7/10 · 19 October 2022]

This is a great concept and is Scott Adkins' calling. The story is a refreshing addition to the hitman genre and was well cast and performed considering the poor cast direction. Most of the dialogue was missing the tonal urgency, even Adkins' narrating, but again, that's the fault of Jesse V. Johnson's failure from inexperience to direct his cast properly. Even some of the fight choreography was a little off - not from the lack of any fight skills, just not proper photography direction. The 105 min runtime was filled with the right amount of substance with a welcoming back-story, and the pacing was spot-on. This is certainly Adkin's best writing credit, as well as one of my favorite lead roles for him. It was also great to see MJW in action with Adkins. I can't wait to see part two, and hope they keep this franchise going.

VIEWS ON FILM review of Accident Man

[burlesonjesse5 · 7/10 · 13 February 2018]

Fixedly hollow yet effervescent in its hand-to-hand combat, 2018's Accident Man is my latest review. The Accident Man persona is played by Scott Adkins. Adkins, who's in nearly every frame, commands with an ample screen presence. He's pretty hands-on in the exhaustively stingy action sequences.

So OK, "Accident" is overly violent, overly twisted, overly demented, and has a direct-to-video title. Still, it distracts the viewer by being a tad tongue-in-cheek and containing some ruffian dialogue. Plus, it has an intricate story to tell. I might be going against my better judgment but I'm gonna surrender and recommend this thing anyway.

Accident Man has director Jesse V. Johnson shooting the film with mucked up freeze-frames. He's like an unbalanced Quentin Tarantino or Guy Ritchie on steroids. As "Accident's" poster looking like Thor: Ragnarok resonates, bones are cracked, tons of people are killed, and slow-motion, martial artistry is a mainstay.

A predominance of "Accident" is about the hitman being the inevitable hit. You've seen this before in other flicks. Johnson gives the British proceedings a mean-spirited, cynical feel. It may be off-putting at times but heck, it just works.

Accident Man's story involves one Mike Fallon (Adkins). He was bullied as a kid before he toughened up, mentored an older contract killer, and became a contract killer himself. Mike's method of offing someone involves making it look like an accident (hence the name of the movie).

When Fallon's pregnant ex-girlfriend gets murdered by someone in his own, hitmen-circled crew, he turns detective and eventually seeks vengeance. Adkins looks like Maroon 5's Adam Levine but don't worry. Looks can be deceiving. Scott is a confident badass, delivering his lines with consummate vigor while he barrels through "Accident" as if he were the only Caucasian in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

All in all, Accident Man is a glistening, draining thriller that may upset you. It has shots of head dismemberment, clips of double-crossing, a soundtrack mixed with RocknRolla ditties and synthesizer marks, and an off-the-grid likeness channeling Kill Bill. Yeah it's no "accident" that I kinda dug its hardcore groove. Rating: 3 stars.

ADKINS IS THE BEST ACTION STAR WORKING TODAY

[lukem-52760 · 7/10 · 31 December 2020]

SCOTT ADKINS is Awesome once again & is the hardest working Action star of today & still ridiculously underrated in my opinion!!!!

ADKINS plays a tough Assassin who gets mixed up with a Conspiracy after his ex-girlfriend is murdered & he basically goes against his own Code & against his fellow Assassin's to find out the truth of her murder, that's the setup & it's a hilarious mental flick that reminded me abit of "Snatch" & "Lock Stock" & "Smokin' Aces" it's that type of very dark sick humour & extreme violence blended together & mostly it works but that's definitely all due to ADKINS and his natural charisma & can't be bothered attitude that he does perfectly & with his British accent he's as hilarious as he is deadly. This crazy Crime caper is set in England so you that cocky & cockney banter alot but surprisingly there's alot of American characters here to like the Cult Action star MICHAEL JAI WHITE (Spawn) among others & a good turn from British tough guy RAY STEVENSON (The Punisher: War Zone) & a bunch of absolutely mental demented killers who are all out to kill Mike Fallon (ADKINS) before he wipes them all out & finds out the truth. Accident Man is a fun & wild brutal ride & is very enjoyable & very funny & will probably become a Cult flick in the future because it's soooooo crazy & entertaining. Scott Adkins really should play THE PUNISHER one day because he's perfect for the part & nearly all his characters basically end up as The Punisher anyway!!!!

There's plenty of funny bits & plenty of brutal bloody Action sequences to keep us Action fans happy & another great performance from the magnetic ADKINS. Not a BRILLIANT film but pretty damn good. Oh & ADKINS fight scenes are incredible!!! Best Action star working today by far is ADKINS

Super Violent & Plot is Ridiculous But I Have Seen Worse Films

[larrys3 · 5/10 · 7 February 2018]

Based on the comic character created by Pat Mills, this British flick stars Scott Adkins as the hitman Mike Fallon, AKA the Accident Man for the way he carries out his hits. As you might expect, there's loads of bloody violence here as well as frequent martial arts sequences, as Fallon and his fellow assassins from the underground club The Oasis carry out their assignments.

However, when a hit is put out on Fallon's pregnant former girlfriend, all hell will break loose and things will really go "off the rails" There is quite a bit of deadpan humor in the film, amidst all the carnage and some of it can be efffecitve.

Overall, I would say the plot here is ridiculous, but if you don't mind all the violence the movie did for the most part keep my interest, and I have seen worse.

Scott Adkins- An Undisputed Fight King

[alan_holloway_2 · 9/10 · 3 March 2018]

Back in the early 1990s a bunch of UK comic creators decided to have a go at doing their own comic so they could control the content and keep the profits. The comic was called Toxic and it was a good idea handled badly. One of the undisputed highlights was Accident Man, created by writers Pat Mills and Tony Skinner in tandem (visually brought to life by Martin Edmund and later Duke Mighten), and it introduced us to Mike Fallon, an assassin whose hits were made to look like accidents, hence the name. Full of violence and black humour, it was a cracking read while it lasted and it was obvious to all it would make a great film. Thing is, no one made it...

Enter Scott Adkins. Adkins is a veteran Uk actor and action movie star. Not just a pretty face and a lethal right foot, he is a professional actor who is also a very good martial artist. Coinicidentally, he has been wanting to make an Accident Man movie since reading it as a kid. Not known for his screenwriting, this is his first attempt (with another newbie writer Stu Small), after putting up his own money to secure the rights. Basically, it's a total passion project for Adkins, and passion is very important when making a movie, right?

First up, I have to say that I loved Accident Man through and through. The plot is taken from the comic itself, although embellished for filmic purposes, as are several characters. For those who get annoyed with film adaptations messing with the source material this is a godsend - this would even bring a smile to Alan Moore's face (okay, that might be stretching it). Adkins himself is pretty spot on as Fallon, and would have been inspired casting even if he weren't otherwise involved. Elsewhere he ropes in stunt and fighting mates like Michael jai White, Ray Park and the impreesive Amy Johnston to bring some of Fallon's fellow hit persons to life. Also in the mix is Ray Stevenson as the owner of the assassins bar where they all congregate and get their jobs. (There's more to the character than this but I don't want to spoil anything). Throw in some recognisable, reliable British character actors and you have a surprisingly solid cast.

As far as action goes, it's all done brilliantly. All the players are experts at on screen (and off) butt kicking, so the level of expertise rivals some of Jackie Chan's movies. The direction eschews the usual Hollywood fast cutting for lengthier shots showcasing the moves involved and it makes quite a difference to the feel of the film. A nice touch is Fallon's voiceover that permeates the film, bringing some very nice humour to the proceedings and mirroring the narration in the comic exactly. The whole thing is very British, very violent and very amusing and very not safe for work.

If you enjoed Adkins in the Undisputed movies this is a must.



If you've not read the comic, it's well worth checking out. If you liked Deadpool you will love this as a more grass roots version (Adkins and Reynolds are quite similar looking, too). If you like guff like Rise Of The Foot Soldier and the like you'll love this for the cockney smack ups and superior plot/dialogue. If you just lik action movies with decent fights you'll love this. Most of all, if you ARE a fan of the comic you have no excuse, as this is one of the best comic to screen adaptaions yet. Set up nicely for a sequel, Accident Man doesn't slip up even once.

Top tier b-action comedy

[mister_bateman · 7/10 · 25 December 2020]

This movie doesn't take itself very seriously, which is mainly what makes it funny. The plot, the characters, the action, the dialogue, it's all totally ridiculous and over the top. Acting wise it fluctuates between bad and pretty good. Especially Ray Stevenson does a great job. The only thing that irritated me was that (of course) they had to have a strong ass-kicking female character and they even made her the strongest opponent. Otherwise I found it very entertaining and I had a few good laughs.

Accident man. Trainwreck movie.

[green_eyeds · 1/10 · 3 June 2020]

I had seen the trailer for this movie and it looked like it could be fun but it was barely past the 5 min mark when any hope I had for it was squashed. Its almost parodical how the main character is portrayed. A tough guy who wears a leather jacket and rides a motorcycle...its so cliche. Then we are introduced to his fellow hitmen when he goes to his local hangout and most of them are disgusting. There is also a hitwoman who the main character explains is the b-word and relies on her female charms to lure her target. Great female empowerment!

Was this written by a 12 year old boy?

Nice fights

[cambell-bennett · 8/10 · 8 February 2018]

Modern punch 'em up movies often have terrible fight scenes, but this film's fight choreographer (apparently Tim Man) has clearly watched a bunch of classic Hong Kong fights. The punches look as hard and heavy as early Sammo Hung, the in-camera editing is as crisp as Yuen Woo-Ping's, and the overall stunt work is up there with Jackie Chan. This is high praise indeed, but as it turns out Tim Man has experience on Ong-Bak and the Mad Max reboot. There's no shaky-cam, the space for each fight is coherent and readable, overall it's a feast for action buffs. The plot was as good as one of those classic HK movies too: Revenge? Revenge! Kick punch.

Fist fight after fist fight. Rock hard non stop ACTION.

[imseeg · 7/10 · 25 November 2021]

This movie is a great B-movie, basically copying the Jason Statham movies, with another English dude who isnt as funny as Jason Statham, but way more violent. And those violent action scenes are super fun.

Recommended for those who just want to see straightforward fight scene after fight scene, with an occasional gun and sword fight thrown in at the end.

Check out this director Jesse V Owens, this guy has made tons of rock hard, entertaining, violent action B-movies with the same cast and with excellent hardcore action!

Accidental action flick.....

[s3276169 · 5/10 · 9 February 2018]

Accident Man is aptly titled. Mediocre scripting and narrative, tired cliches and more add up to a bargain basement "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" knock off.

The action sequences are well done with decent martial arts fight scenes that are enjoyable for the most part. That said, why not be original rather than aping a superior film?

A mixed cast with some real acting talent do help to lift this flick but really its not enough to make it shine.

An OK watch if you like martial arts films. Five out of ten from me.

Brilliant British Indie Movie

[scottadkins-78377 · 8 February 2018]

I thought it was great. Scott Adkins at his best. Some of the best fight sequences you will no doubt see in 2018 but a really interesting story filled with larger than life characters straight out of a comic book. It's like Kill Bill mixed with Kingsman and John Wick but with a very British sensibility. Ray Stevenson is fantastic as Big Ray and you will be hoping for a Mick & Mac (Jai White/Park) prequel. Loads of fun, great action and something a bit different for Adkins fans.

Direct to video Jason Statham-esque John Wick rip off.....

[mashkej · 7/10 · 14 February 2018]

This is a fun flick and I think a solid rental suggestion for action fans.

If you know Scott Adkins, you're already on board.

Ive read alot of comparison reviews for this movie but few have called out that it is very very very VERY much a retelling of a John Wick movie. Staying spoiler free: the movie centers around a group of unique hit men and women that hang out at a safe location and live by a set of rules. When things go south for one of the hitmens loved ones, he finds himself pitted against his hit men/women. Sound familiar? Yup. Did i mention the hitmans name is Baba Yaga? ok..im kidding about that.

So...getting past the movies "inspiration"...is it any good?

For me...mostly yes. Adkins stoic-ness, delivery and accent do come across very Jason Statham like. His fighting skills and the overall fight choreography provides some decent fight scenes. They dont measure up against the creme de la creme of action scenes (ie: The Raid) but they are solid.

The premise is great to have a rag tag band of characters and the movie delivers there...each hit person being an extreme archetype. The flick gets extra credit for its inclusion of the great Michael Jai White.

I would probably rate the movie as a B- direct-to-video flick. Theres a pretty nifty character back story within that may bump my rating up to a B. Overall its a fun, breezy, straight forward action/revenge flick. I would definitely be onboard for a sequel.

Packs a real punch

[Leofwine_draca · 7/10 · 21 December 2019]

ACCIDENT MAN marks another collaboration for martial arts star Scott Adkins and director Jesse V. Johnson. This time around it's a comic book adaptation, shot on an obviously low budget but with plenty of style and visual flair to offset the familiarity of the story, which is essentially a low rent JOHN WICK spin-off. Adkins plays an unlikeable assassin in a cast of unlikeable characters who goes off the deep end when a loved one is murdered. What follows is a string of typically excessive and well-choreographed fight scenes which prove real highlights in a Hollywood world of CGI and stunt performers. Adkins' smackdown with Michael Jai White and Ray Park is the incredible highlight here, but the climactic bout with Amy Johnston also delivers. The script is a little profane and lunk-headed for my liking, but the casting director has done well and the likes of Ray Stevenson shine amid the regular mayhem. Not as good as their follow-up AVENGEMENT, nonetheless ACCIDENT MAN packs a real punch.

Not a bad effort.

[Pomplemoose-Pass · 6/10 · 22 March 2018]

Accident Man

I have been surreptitiously following Scott Adkins career for a few years with films such as Ninja, Shadow of a Tear; Close Range, Savage Dog and Boyka; watching him slowly make his ascent into blockbuster movies like Dr Strange.

Accident Man is a same, same but different kind of film for Scott which although, like many of his movies, follows the tried and tested storyline of revenge for a loved one; is filmed in London with a selection of accomplished and not too well known American, Irish and Scottish actors parading as cockney Brits. I wouldn't go so far as to say it is a love child of Quentin Tarrantino and Guy Richie, but there are elements of the two as well as a good dose of John Wick storyline and action.

It's not a bad movie, the action is good and the storyline keeps you entertained. Jesse V. Johnson shows some potential in the direction; the acting is okay with good efforts from Ray Stevenson, Ashley Greene and David Paymer; an okay script and a raw edge with a respectable musical score. However, the film lacks depth and intrigue. Fight choreography is decent and the dry humour keeps the movie from taking itself too seriously. I would say that this is definitely a step in the right direction for Scott; I could and would like to see him in Bondesque roles. I feel he is still to have his major breakthrough part but all in all I would give this a score of 6/10.

Not good in any department.

[alec-macarthur · 2/10 · 12 February 2018]

Watching this movie is like not an enjoyable experience.

The script lurches from one clunky attempt at humour to the next, at every point leaving the viewer hoping that it has at last reached the bottom and will start to get better....but it never does.

One line also perfectly describes the issue with this work, when our hero describes why his girlfriend is so appealing to him; "She's 26 with the body of an 18 year old and the mind of a 12 year old"...yeah classy huh?

Rated for 17 year old's in the US and 15 in the UK, it's script could only possibly appeal to a 12 year old viewer.

Better than expected.

[krzysiektom · 8/10 · 26 January 2022]

Pretty good. Good, brutal fighting scenes and surprisingly decent, funny script. Nothing deep or great of course, but real fun if you like Adkins films or films like Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels or John Wick.

Bish Bash Bosh

[saj-43221 · 6/10 · 9 February 2018]

Poor man's lock stock. Packet of peanuts,, a few jars n curry and saturday nights all right for fighting. It's that type of movie regardless how they try and dress it up .

Terrible acting

[traceytak · 1/10 · 17 December 2019]

This is terrible, the main character is wooden, his narrative is hopeless, the storyline is full of tired 80s synthesiser music and out of date, over used The Jam music, dotted with fight scenes ladled with sound effects to try and make them appealing (which they don't). It's a fifth rate Lock, Stock movie wannabe and fails dismally. Can only imagine the high rating reviews on here are written by 13 year olds that have no idea what a good film is.

Not A Team Player

[kirbylee70-599-526179 · 8/10 · 14 February 2018]

Back in the 80s and 90s mainstream martial arts action flicks were a staple that filled the box office screens with the high flying kicks of folks like Jean Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal. The vacancy left behind with the death of Bruce Lee was soon filled with these stars and a few tried to follow, not too successfully, in their path. Then these movies lost favor with audiences, in large parts to the lead actors thinking they knew what was best rather than allowing more creative writers to pen their projects.

Now that we're 20-30 years past those days there are a few action heroes trying to bring the genre back to life. Among them is Scott Adkins. With supporting roles in films like THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM and THE EXPENDABLES 2 and having starred alongside the aforementioned Van Damme in ASSASSINATION GAMES and UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: DAY OF RECKONING, Adkins has made a name for himself as the heir apparent to the genre. But others have come and failed in the past. Can he achieve the success they missed? With ACCIDENT MAN it appears that there is a distinct possibility.

Adkins stars as Mike Fallon, one of a team of professional assassins for hire that work out of a bar owned by ex-killer Big Ray (Ray Stevenson). Each has their own particular style and abilities with Fallon's being able to make a murder seem like an accident. When the film opens he's killed one man making it look like suicide. He visits a nearby pub to work off the adrenaline by duking it out with a few unsavory types and then heads to Big Ray's bar.

At the bar we find Milton (David Paymer) in charge of making the arrangements for each kill. Fallon is given two assignments, the second of which he finds himself a potential target. Then word reaches him that his ex-girlfriend Beth has been killed during a random break in. In addition to that he also learns she was pregnant with his child. Visiting the crime scene, accessing the police department's files on the case he can tell this was not the work of two crackheads. In fact he recognizes it as the work of two fellow team mates.

This sets in motion a series of events that find Fallon facing off against his team mates as he tries to uncover the person responsible for placing the contract on his ex. Each step of the way he gains more information but with each new clue the potential for one of those members to show increases. Now he not only has to find who is responsible but face those members as well, discovering who is best in the process.

Adkins has that potential to be a bigger star than he is already. With gruff good looks and tremendous ability in martial arts skills women will fall in love and men will enjoy the action sequences. In addition to that his acting skills rate higher than most as well.

The rest of the cast is equally adept at the fight sequences with some of the best names in the business. One pair, Mike and Mack, are played by Michael Jai White (SPAWN, BLACK DYNAMITE) and Ray Park (Darth Maul from STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE), get into an amazing fight scene with Adkins that has him battling both men at the same time. It's an extremely well-choreographed scene that moves the story forward without any of the three losing their life. Actress and stunt woman Amy Johnston also has an amazing fight sequence with Adkins that is amazing.

One nice thing about the movie is that it never takes itself too seriously. What could have been bogged down as a man looking for revenge focusing more on the plot line as to why it happened instead plays out in comic book format here with over the top bad guys and assassins, never going deep into the motives for what happens as much as just using that to move the story forward and providing sensible reasons why the fight scenes take place. In other words rather than try to be high-brow it instead becomes a fun and darkly humorous story with plenty of action taking place.

The odds that this film ever played in a theater nearby are slim but it is readily available to buy or rent and for those who enjoy this sort of film you won't be disappointed. If cursing, high body counts, gruesome gore and all around mayhem aren't your thing you might want to miss it. If it is your thing then by all means look for this one and have a fun filled night.

Adkins Kicks Ass

[tkdlifemagazine · 7/10 · 24 September 2021]

This is one of Scott Adkins and Director, Jesse V Johnson's best collaborations. Adkins plays a hit man (always makes it look like an accident-hence the film's title) who becomes the target of his own organization and seeks revenge. Great fun. Great characters. Great fight scenes. The fight between Adkins and Amy Johnston is reminiscent of Jackie Chan's Wheels on Meals. Michael Jai White, Ray Stevenson, and David Paymer are all really good in supporting roles. I am a big fan of Taekwondo practitioner and martial arts action star, Scott Adkins, and he is meant for this role. The fight choreography is particularly good in this one. I love Tim Man's fight scene. This one is underrated-maybe because it is relatively low budget. This is a great action film and I hear there is a, long awaited sequel in the works. Can't wait.

Turn it off after 20 min!

[arianaliabadi · 1/10 · 14 June 2019]

I can't believe that i just wast 20 min of my life!