One Man's Justice (1995)

Trash Action

Trash Action. This is part of a new genre I like to call Trash Action. You get reasonably B grade actors. Usually ex-wrestlers, football players, et cetera. You put them in a role they totally aren't suited to like a Marine, FBI Agent, Smoke Jumper, et cetera. You get some decent music in it with some rockers in the cast. Come up with a story were there is lots of action, shooting, and music cranking, and you have TRASH ACTION! So leave the brain in hypnotised mode and stuff your face with popcorn cause you're now entering the Mindless Fun Zone. Definitely worth a rental, but it will take a real fan to buy it. Better than "The Marine", but I like "Firestorm" best. July 9, 2007

MC Hammer as a druglord? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!

In a movie where Brian Bosworth (Blackout) goes on a vengence spree after the bad dudes who killed his wife and kid, sounds interesting doesnt it, but trust me, this action/thriller sucks bigtime. Too much of a bad thing and we get some pretty corny acting. Also, this is a movie people where Rapper MC Hammer (He is credited as Hammer) portrays a druglord...so you do a math. Bruce Payne (Dungeons and Dragons, Passenger 57) in full blown long hair tries to deliver us a calm and cool collective badguy but ends up delivering a really corny and annoying part. When doesnt Payne play a dipstick badguy? Jeff Kober (Demolition High, A Man Apart) also stars as one of Payne's lackies. The action is really weak and the acting is even weaker. Dont expect much for this constipated ride....rent something else. April 14, 2005

Surprisingly fun action movie

Brian Bosworth stars as a serviceman who's mother and daughter are murdered during a crime gone bad. As these things usually go, Bosworth must take up the role of lone wolf and head after the men who done him wrong. Hitting the mean city streets, his quest takes him from low life gangs to the top of the corrupt system.

Now on the surface its basically your cheap for-the-thrill-of-it action film, but I was actually pretty satisfied with what I saw. Is this the best film ever? Ffft, no. But it's not the worst either. What makes it so enjoyable? I gotta admit part of it is thanks to Bruce Payne as a corrupt Internal Affairs officer. (with a nose ring no less!) Lemme say this - his character was AWESOME. One of his henchmen killed Bosworth's family, and when Brian comes to exact revenge Payne says something like, "You're here to settle your score right? Well...let's give them some space!" There's more where that came from. Part of it is also some classic actions scenes, including one where Brian is surrounded by teenage gangsters, calls 911 on his cell phone, and says, "I'm gonna need 5 ambulances" before proceeding to pound his foes. Another shining moment is the death of MC Hammer and his minions. I have never laughed so hard at someone dying. Lemme say this: you know those internet images that say "owned" or "pawned"? If ever a scene deserved such an exclamation, it was that one. I won't give it away - see the movie.

Flawless? Nah. Some parts were a little too corny or cliche for me (like the typical boy-mentor companionship between Brian and the young boy) while some story elements I had to raise an eyebrow at. (an FBI mother's son wanders the ghetto committing crime without her knowing about it?) But hey, compared to some other direct-to-video action film travesties out there, it's definately a pick above the rest. Check it out for some mild action fun. April 13, 2005

BOSWORTH TACKLES PAYNE

ONE MAN'S JUSTICE, directed by Kurt Wimmer, is a surprisingly effective revenge thriller, buoyed by the performances of Brian Bosworth (in arguably his best role) as an Army sergeant out to avenge the brutal slaying of his wife and daughter, and a deliciously villainous turn by a long-maned Bruce Payne. Add a nasty spin by Jeff Kober (FALCON CREST), and you have the makings of a sharp and tense thriller. Just when you think Payne has been as vicious as he could be, he pulls one more little trick out of his hat, and his over the top cruelty is disturbingly effective. Rapper MC Hammer as crimelord Dexter Caine doesn't do much with the little he's given, but he tries hard. the little boy who plays Mikey (can't remember his name) is very good, if a little too tough to be loveable.
All in all, Boz delivers in this one. September 27, 2004

Not even worth it with a couple of beers

I love a good action movie. To be honest, I like a really so-so action movie. However, - One Man's Justice - doesn't apply to either category.

I don't have a problem with the B-rate acting and production. That's what I signed on for when I bought it. However, the action elements of the movie don't cut it. The fighting is sloppy, gun-fire unrealistic and the chase scene is pathetic. It's all brought to a head in the end fight seen when the stunt double is wearing a different color wig than the actor he is supposed to portray. For even a B-rate film, it's depressing.

Honestly, save yourself some pain. If you and your friends want to grab some junk and beer and watch an action movie, rent/buy/steal something else. July 30, 2004

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