Review of The Contractor (2007) by Corey N — 21 Aug 2007

Another straight to DVD release for Snipes, which shows once again that he either needs the money very, very badly, or that he should take a contract out on his agent.

A by the numbers thriller, Snipes is the titular character who expels a terrorist and then is framed for the murder of special guest star Charles Dance. this especially irks Lena Heady, as it just happens to be her father, and there will be no more banter between the two.

So for the majority of the film, Snipes spends his time in a dirty flat in Elephant & Castle, laying injured on a sofa and being annoyed by the next door neighbour, who just happens to know everything that is going on in the news and keeps Snipes informed of the impending narration.

This is a new low for Snipes, who spends the majority of the film looking and sounding doped up, with no real chemistry from anyone involved. and the film does seem to go on forever, with the very dodgy action and editing.

But what makes the film even more embarrassing is the relationship between Snipes and the girl Emily, which seems very out of place in a movie like this.

Snipes stays third in the direct to DVD championship at the moment, way behind Seagal and Van Damme, and that is saying something.

For die hard Snipes fans only....or sadists.