Product: Mean Guns [VHS] (1997)
Rating: 5.0
A bizarre, dreamlike redemption tale.
At first glance, Mean Guns seems like another brainless action movie. The plot is simplistic, the action is fast and brutal, and the sound of gunfire can be heard in every scene. But looking a little deeper, you find a surprisingly effective tale of redemption and guilt, set against a simple backdrop where the characters can grow. The dialogue is very well written, the characterization is perfect, and the mambo soundtrack fits the carnage perfectly. And the ending will blow you away (pun intended). Some of the actors are a little stiff, but the leads Christopher Lambert, Ice-T, and especially the guy who plays Marcus, all perform very well.This movie is definitely worth checking out. The violence will put off a lot of people, but those who remain will be rewarded. This is my favorite movie.