Bloodshot (2020) Review

Bloodshot (2020) Review

 With the recent issues with cinemas, this film was made available to watch at home and I have now watched Bloodshot and here is my review for the film. The premise of the film sees a soldier killed in action and ressurected in order to become a super soldier hell bent on revenge. 

Main Character

Vin Diesel is the main character in this film and if you have seen any film with Diesel in then you know what you are getting from his main performance. He is good in the action scenes and very believeable in the role and I know it sounds crazy but I actually think he delivered some good acting moments in the film to try and make his character rise above the average material that he is given. 

Supporting Characters

Lamorne Morris plays the research Wiggins and I think for some people in this film he will be the most annoying part in this film, but I actually found him pretty entertaining to watch and he provided a bit of humour to this pretty drab film. Guy Pearce plays the main scientist in the film but he is the most generic character imaginable, he is a good actor but he literally has nothing to work with in this film and I thought anybody could have played that role. Eiza Gonzalez plays a female ally of Diesel but you learn pretty much nothing about her character and she again is a really generic character. The henchmen in the film are all boring characters and this film completley wastes a great character in Tobby Kebbell. 

Story

The story in the film is probably one of the most bland and generic in recent memory, what doesn't help is that the trailer spoils the majority of the twists and it hurts the enjoyment levels of the film. Though even if you haven't watched the trailer you can guess where this film is going and the film does very little to add anything new as it has all been seen before.

Script

The script is also generic, the dialogue feels very basic and lacking anything memorable whatsoever. The humour isn't consistent and the drama never hits the level required for it to be considered emotional and just a bland script overall.

Style

It cannot be denied that there are some exciting action scenes in this movie, it is entertaining to watch this super soldier go through a group of bad guys. But my negatives for the style is there is a big overuse on slow motion during the majority of action scenes and it feels like we have been transported back to the late 90's which feels out of date for the film.

Overall

Overall, this film is the definition of generic, it had some potential but fails to deliver on it and there are much better action films out there.

Rating - 4/10