Product: Legionnaire [VHS]
Rating: 3.0
Not Bad as You May Think But...
Here in Japan, this film was given a limited theatrical release. in 2001. Before I see this movie, I knew this film went straight to video in US,so I didn't expect much fun from it. Frankly, the plot is a dull one; the situation is borrowed from the typical "leginnaire" films like Beau Geste, and there is nothing new nor original here. Well, and for fans of the previous films of the star, it must be disappointing because there is no bone- crunching action scenes. Still, it has good, authentic location, and superb supporting cast including Steven Berkoff and Nicholas Farrell. My favorite actor, Steven Berkoff, displays his over-the-top acting (though a bit overacting, you may think), and I find it very delightful, and Nicholas Farrell's subtle performance is giving some reason for not avoiding the video. Not a classic, but good one of the genre.