Simple but effective

Rating: Null/10 (25 November 2014)

Compared to Tarantino's more bombastic, more outrageous flicks, this is like very subtle. As a film it's not at all, but just compared to his filmography. I can see why many would rate it among his lessor efforts, but I thought it was particularly engaging and well-paced. It's still definitely a crime film but one can see the disappointment in those people who wanted more of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction-like levels of intensity and narrative. The performances here are solid (although Jackson continue to stay in the same comfort zone that he's always good at, even if unoriginal). This is probably middle of the pack for me, but sort of underrated