Review of Hard Target (1993) by Janet Maslin for The New York Times — 01 Feb 2006
Mr. Woo's obvious gusto and his taste for myth making are readily apparent. But so is his fondness for the slow, lingering death scene coupled with sickening sound effects. Presenting Mr. Van Damme as reverentially as Sergio Leone did the young Clint Eastwood, Mr.
Woo displays a real aptitude for malignant mischief, which is this story's stock in trade.
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This review of Hard Target (1993) was written by Janet Maslin and published by The New York Times on 01 Feb 2006.
Hard Target has generally received positive reviews.
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