Review of Hardcore Henry (2015) by David W — 21 Dec 2016

Mind blowingly choreographed, great characters, gritty, funny, amazing action sequences and completely unique, even in addition to the idea of the first person pov.

For those who thought it was simply a Go Pro attached to a base jumper's head, I don't think you were really watching. The continuity and preparation of the scenes took loads more foresight, timing and physicality than a regular staged set. I'm hoping the Academy recognizes this and we see the filmmakers win a few awards for their groundbreaking efforts.

Yes, it was raw, violent and for some the camera work nerve grating... maybe you don't like the story. I get it. But this wasn't a polished, generic cookie cutter flick. Don't go in looking at it as a real movie, go in looking at it as art and experimentation.

I figured I was going to hate this as I'm not a video game fan, especially not a first person shooter gamer, but I appreciated it to no end. There was so much more to it than I thought... including a musical dance number by a host of clones. So fun and so absurd.

Watch this as a student of film, not as a mindless popcorn munching viewer. This takes chances like Memento, American Psycho, Donnie Darko, Strange Days, The Road Warrior, Reservoir Dogs, Sin City, Deadpool, etc etc... it's gritty cinematic history. A totally original labour of love.

Once again, screw you critics. You're becoming simpler and simpler every year. ð~'.