A man of mystery in an aberration of LA

Rating: 10/10 (25 September 2011)

This film resonated in my mind long after viewing it for the first time. At first I didn't know what to think of it. The plot is simplistic yet told in a way which is quite powerful. Through relentless violence and clever camera-work, the film perpetuates into new territory. The story was told in a way that seemed more like a fable than a realistic occurrence. It reminded me of a cocktail mix between Peter Yates' Bullit and Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver. This cocktail may be hard for some to swallow. I, however, found it to be one of the best action flicks to come out in a long time. An art-house picture that packs a bloody punch.