After the events of the previous film hitman Arthur Bishop has faked his own death and retired to Rio de Janeiro where he lives under an assumed name. Unfortunately for him he is tracked down by people working for Riah Crain. Crain is an old friend turned enemy who wants Bishop to assassinate three people for him. Bishop manages to get away and move to an island off the Thai coast. Once again he is found; this time by a woman, Gina Thornton, forced to work for Crain. They fall in love then Crain's goons grab Gina and tell Bishop that if he doesn't take the job Gina will be killed. These hits will entail going after one man who is in an island prison off the Malaysian coast; another who lives in a secure penthouse in Sydney and finally a man who lives in a cold war era bunker in Bulgaria... then there is the problem that Crain might not keep his end of the deal.
This film might not have a complex plot but it does serve to deliver a succession of exciting action sequences. This action is nicely varied with Jason Statham dispatching henchmen with knives, guns, grenades and his bare hands... there are a lot of henchmen that need dispatching! The main targets are each unpleasant in their own way so few viewers are likely to think Bishop is wrong to kill them to save Gina. Jason Statham is on fine form as Bishop; a fairly typical roll for him which should please fans. Jessica Alba is solid as Gina, getting in on the action a few times. Michelle Yeoh was somewhat underused and sadly took no part in the action... something that I'm sure will disappoint her fans. As is often the case in such films we are treated to a variety of stunning locations. Overall I'd recommend this to fans of good mindless action.
This film might not have a complex plot but it does serve to deliver a succession of exciting action sequences. This action is nicely varied with Jason Statham dispatching henchmen with knives, guns, grenades and his bare hands... there are a lot of henchmen that need dispatching! The main targets are each unpleasant in their own way so few viewers are likely to think Bishop is wrong to kill them to save Gina. Jason Statham is on fine form as Bishop; a fairly typical roll for him which should please fans. Jessica Alba is solid as Gina, getting in on the action a few times. Michelle Yeoh was somewhat underused and sadly took no part in the action... something that I'm sure will disappoint her fans. As is often the case in such films we are treated to a variety of stunning locations. Overall I'd recommend this to fans of good mindless action.