Review of Ronin (1998) by Compi24 — 25 Sep 2020
"Ronin" finds John Frankenheimer and Robert De Niro joining forces and providing decent entertainment in the form of a few, extremely well-choreographed and executed car chases. As for every other aspect of the film, however, that's where we run into a bit of trouble.
It's not as though the narrative itself is poorly constructed. If anything, it's straightforward in its approach. De Niro and Co. are assembled to acquire a mysterious briefcase before unsavory parties can.
Problem is, that's essentially all there is to this movie and that fact really, really airs out the weight of everything at hand. I'm not necessarily asking for a profound study on duty (which the movie half-heartedly attempts to do at a point) or anything.
Characters with discernible personalities is definitely a start. Characters with discernible personalities having interesting conversations is an even better start. Neither of these elements really make an appearance, though, ultimately leaving the audience with an incredibly dry and fleeting cinematic experience.
This review of Ronin (1998) was written by Compi24 on 25 Sep 2020.
Ronin has generally received positive reviews.
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