Denzel is Awesome... The third act not so much

Rating: Null/10 (26 September 2014)

Needless to say, Denzel really elevates this material. I truly loved the slow set up and development of the story and his character. It was refreshing to see an action film build a base and let the story breath to start. I loved Denzel's slow burn as he's drawn back in his violent ways. His deeper philosophy and new life spent imparting life lessons was very well handled. It's too bad they kind of wasted such an intriguing set up with some very over-the-top moments when everything hits the fan.
Spoiler>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Denzel kicking ass at the "Home Mart" was a crazier direction then I thought this movie was heading in. It reminded me of an "R" rated version of the TV show Chuck (attack on the Buy More) crossed with a Steven Seagal flick. I was expecting more intrigue and smarts to be honest. Using nail guns and hardware from the store instead of guns seemed too much an attempt to be cool but came across as super gimmicky to me. End Spoiler>>>>>>>>>>>>
As many have mentioned the movie descends in to clichés and may have tried to be too slick for its own good. At least they delivered one of the all-time CLASSIC "cool guys don't look at explosions" moments for an update to that montage someday.