Mindless action

Rating: 7/10 (22 August 2019)

Having watched this movie around when it was released and having mostly forgotten about it, but remember enjoying it and hoping for a sequel, decided to watch it again and noticed more things on this viewing than when first watched it a decade or so ago.
This film is based on a comic book series and it seems that many of the negative reviews don't understand its concept or purpose. Much criticism is how unrealistic the film is, with the bullets curving or some other stunts but that was merely on purpose and what makes this film stand out. It may be more style over substance but there is enough mindless action entertainment to enjoy. James McAvoy in one of his earlier leading roles is well liked and was a great choice for the lead. Along with the supporting cast of Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman.
Featuring several twists along the way, as one had forgotten on this viewing but afterwards had felt it served its purpose and worked. A lot of negative hate seems to come from the fact tat people were expecting a different type of film. This wasn't supposed to be James Bond, or Jason Bourne, or Die Hard. It has its purpose and it pulls it off. Only a shame is how they never made a sequel.