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Lone Hero (2002)
Fun, quirky action movie - great dialogue
Lone hero succeeds in being more than just a fun, hard hitting action movie in two ways:
Firstly, the basic plot achieves a campy send up to the classic western, here with the action transported to a contemporary wild western town.
Secondly, Mr. Sanzel has jeweled well formed characters with exceptional dialogue. The intelligence, and humor of the character's lines really heightened the effect of the pounding action scenes, as well as electrifying the dramatic scenes. Often I found myself just waiting to hear what this or that person was going to say next. The verbal chess matches between the hero and his nemesis were as charged as the excellent battle scenes. The overall effect was dynamic, energized and palpable characters in extraordinary circumstances.
Many great performances by lead and minor actors. Of particular noteworthiness is Robert Forster.
This movie is a hard hitting, pulsating treat for the eye and the brain.