Hitman's Run (1999)

eric's lost his touch

Lots of action which allowed for 1 star but Eric looked terrible in the movie and many of the stunts were ridiculous/gimme-a-break type and the Catania guy for a mobster has the worst shooting at such close range I've ever seen. This movie screamed end-of-the-line-eric and what's with the girly ponytail hairdo...he looked silly. Walked like a girl and dressed like a bum. Car chases are good except for the jalopies used like comeon I've seen better looking cars parked on the street in the movie. Lowbudget stupid script some cheesy acting. I was so disappointed. See it on TV for free if you can. It's not worth buying or renting. February 11, 2003

Well done Eric....another winner.

When I first saw this video at Blockbuster, I ignored it thinking it was just another man with a gun film. Upon recommendation from a friend, I rented it and was totally blown away. It was brilliant. I would gladly sell my house and all its contents just to see the sequel. Although the direction was lacking and there are some strange edits, this film has an underlying genius to the plot...offbeat, avante garde, and refreshingly different. I hope to see more from this writer. December 4, 2001

Good Movie for Action Freaks

If you are an ERIC ROBERTS fan this is one for the books. Hitman's Run. A great story idea but it is destroyed by the direction. Choppy, sloppy and often confusing. Mark Lester seems to be going backwards instead of forward. It is saved only by Eric Roberts and Damian Chapa. I want to know who edited this thing. He or she fails to let the shots develop especially in the action sequences. Great car chases, good fight scenes and hefty explosions. Who did the 2nd Unit? It really carried and probably saved the movie. Yes, low-budget but still a good, no-brainer Friday night experience. MARK LESTER: BRING ME MORE LIKE THAT! January 24, 2001

Action packed with tinge of witticism

Take the Mob, lots of action and mix it with a well written comedic script and you get a surprisingly enjoyable movie. Tired of the same old bloated budget spoofs? This is one to watch... February 15, 2000

Action, action, action

This movie almost had TOO much action. Fun but a bit over the top. This must have been low budget because it looked it. But undeniably fun and some good laughs, too. February 13, 2000

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