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A Working Man – Review
A Working Man – Budget of $40 million – 1 hour and 56 minutes
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Construction foreman Levon sees some men beating his co-worker. Levon fights the men off, and his boss’s daughter, Jenny, sees it. She spots his military training because her grandfather was a Green Beret. Levon asks Jenny to keep his secret from her parents. She agrees if he has her back. Levon smiles.
Levon meets with lawyers to discuss the custody he shares with his former father-in-law. His father-in-law wants to change the agreement to allow Levon to have his daughter, Merry, for one hour every 2 weeks with supervision. His attorneys tell Levon that his father-in-law will use his service against him, saying PTSD makes him an unfit parent. They advise Levon to accept the new terms. Levon refuses and gives them stacks of cash. They tell him to get a permanent residence and to stop living in his truck.
After the weekend, Levon arrives at work and sees police officers leaving his boss’s trailer. His bosses, Joe and Carla Garcia, are in tears. Their daughter, Jenny, went partying with her friends on Friday but never came home. The Garcias filed a missing person report and posted flyers, but the police aren’t doing much else to help. Joe could tell Levon was military by Levon’s persona. They give Levon $50,000 to find Jenny and promise another 20 for expenses. Levon says that life is behind him. However, Levon changes his mind after speaking with Gunny. Gunny was a former soldier under Levon’s command. During a battle, Gunny lost his sight but kept his life. Levon blames himself for Gunny’s eyesight, but Gunny doesn’t. Gunny tells him to save the girl. Levon will find the people who kidnapped Jenny by any means necessary.
Based on Levon’s Trade by Chuck Dixon, this movie follows an unassuming man as he kills everyone (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). The combat scenes are gritty, bloody, and surprisingly funny. However, some characters and plot points feel unnecessary. Without Dutch’s scenes, the film is understandable, and Levon accomplishes his goal. Dutch and his crew provide Levon with more people to kill and a needless drug angle. The conclusion hints at a franchise because one character lusts for revenge. It’s not surprising because this is a 12-book series. The movie has guns, hits, and laughs, but a sequel can go straight to streaming.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
Snitches get stitches – Jenny
Oh my god. You did kill Grandpa – Merry
I can pay my own bills – Levon
You don’t need to ask for my permission when you’ve made up your mind – Gunny
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Death of A Unicorn – Review
Death of A Unicorn – Budget of $15 million – 1 hour and 47 minutes
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Elliot and his daughter, Ridley, drive to Leopold Wilderness Reserve. He takes his eyes off the road when he loses service and hits an animal. Ridley looks back and sees the animal is alive. Elliot grabs a tire iron but can’t believe what he sees. Ridley exits the car and sees a white unicorn with purple blood. She wants to call the police, but Elliot wants to put the unicorn out of its misery. When Ridley sees the unicorn’s horn glow, she touches it and has a vision. The images stop when Elliot beats it to death, splattering the blood on their faces. Elliot puts the unicorn in the car and continues to the Leopold Residence.
Elliot introduces Ridley to the Leopolds. Odell and Belinda are a happily married couple with a son, Shepard. While Odell runs the business, Belinda focuses on the family’s philanthropic efforts. Shepard has a vast investment portfolio with several potential opportunities. Odell hid his cancer diagnosis from their stakeholders and wanted Elliot to be his proxy. Before the Leopolds sign the contract, they want Elliot and Ridley to stay at their home for the weekend. Odell believes a family bond is critical to their business. So, he wants to witness how Ridley and Elliot interact.
Ridley looks out the window and sees the car moving. She tries to warn Elliot, but he’s too busy with the Leopolds. She walks into the bathroom, washes her face, and sees that her acne is gone. Soon, the Leopolds see their car moving and inspect it. The unicorn breaks out of the vehicle, and Odell’s assistant, Shaw, shoots it. Ridley admits to their violent encounter with the unicorn and its healing properties. Elliot confesses that his eyesight has improved, and his allergies have disappeared. Ridley wants to turn the creature over to the government, but the Leopolds decide to experiment on it. Ridley looks to Elliot for support, but he sides with the Leopolds.
Ridley stares at pictures of her deceased mother and sees a tapestry with unicorns. She researches the creatures and discovers their dark origins. A unicorn clan finds and brutally kills anyone who captures them. Ridley believes everyone is in danger if they don’t release the unicorn. She runs to the Leopolds, but the unicorn blood works on Odell. His cancer is gone, and he looks 30 years younger. Scientists tell them that they can’t recreate the creature’s compound. Belinda thinks scarcity can work in their favor. They can charge an exorbitant amount for a cure to their wealthiest clientele. They ignore Ridley’s pleas as folklore. They will pay the price because mommy and daddy are coming for their baby.
This film is funny enough for horror movie haters, but could be too campy for horror lovers. The beginning shows the differences between Ridley and Elliot. Ridley knows Elliot will use her as a prop to attract the Leopolds. Elliot isn’t a bad father, just disconnected. His focus is on making money to ensure Ridley’s future. Each time the Leopolds dangle money before Elliot, he relents to their demands. The Leopolds are the stereotypical oligarchic family. They believe everyone should cater to them and twist all situations to suit their needs and money. The Leopolds happily sacrifice their staff to gain the unicorn’s powers. The graphics are good enough for the genre, but become distracting as they interact with real objects. Also, it makes the slaughter scenes more comical than gory. The script feels preachy, but breaks it up with enough laughs to not be political. The film is entertaining, but once is enough.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
Are you talking about my personality? – Ridley
Come on and get a hit of the good stuff – Shepard
I was like that at that age – Belinda
I applauded your lack of four-play – Odell
I love you – Elliot
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