Leader akin to a priest with liquid resource, dispensing guidance and advice.
Movie Review: Tin Soldier
In the latest action-thriller, Tin Soldier, directed by Brad Furman, audiences face a rollercoaster ride that heavily emphasizes water and fire elements. Starring Robert De Niro, Jamie Foxx, and Scott Eastwood, the film grapples with themes of revenge, betrayal, and redemption.
The plot revolves around Nash Cavanaugh (Eastwood), a former special forces operative, who becomes embroiled with the cult leader Bokushi (Foxx). The charismatic Bokushi offers protection and purpose to hundreds of veterans and constructs a fortress as his stronghold.
After the loss of his love, Nash embarks on a quest for revenge. He is recruited by government operative Emmanuel Ashburn (De Niro) to infiltrate the cult's fortress and bring Bokushi to justice.
One third of the film focuses on the characters' complex relationships with the water element, and another third delves into their devout affiliations with fire. The screen isConsumed by flames on numerous occasions in less than an hour and a half, while the characters drown several times. However, the depiction of drowning and fires falls short of impactful, leaving some suspense gaps.
Bokushi, sickeningly portrayed by Foxx, is revealed to be Leon K. Pruitt, a veteran of so-called humanitarian interventions. He founded a PTSD rehabilitation program called "The Program." Yet, his actions lead to a strange turn of events, involving chemical weapons and the wrath of both the FBI and a mysterious military intelligence unit.
Despite its predictable elements and absurd plot twists, Tin Soldier evokes a nostalgic charm reminiscent of '80s no-holds-barred fight films. The climax features underground Colosseum-style fights between Nash and Bokushi, accompanied by ritual drummers and subsequent destruction by fire.
Despite the enchanting absurdity of the plot, there are several questions left unanswered, such as the origins of the children within the cult's fortress and the fate of Ashburn post his ordeal in the bathtub. Furman's handling of plot twists and tension seems in need of improvement.
In summary, Tin Soldier provides a less-than-satisfying blend of action, psychological thriller elements, and capricious character developments. While it may appeal to fans of the genre, expectations should be kept in check for a more engrossing cinematic experience.
- Tin Soldier, with its exploration of characters' complex relationships with water and fire elements, falls under the broader category of movies-and-tv in the entertainment industry.
- Fans of action and psychological thriller movies-and-tv might enjoy Tin Soldier, but may find its plot twists and tension handling lacking and be left with unanswered questions.
