If you know your stuff - you know 'Hitman' is one of Chuck's flicks helmed by his brother during his Cannon Film days. You should also know it's predictable in every sense. A good cop betrayed comes back secretly playing a bad guy who takes the mob down from the inside. It's the plot as drawn on the back of a cereal box. It's familiar b-grade territory we're stomping here.
Non-discriminating action junkies will find a quick fix here. Shotgun blasts to the knees blood 'n guts and all, but ultimately 'The Hitman' will be sought and liked by devout Norris fans. Meaning anyone not in that category can rightfully pass it on by. Love him or hate him, Chuck Norris is without a doubt the film's sole asset though.
The flick delivers action, but never escapes the feeling of being really low budget and Michael Parks can do his role in his sleep. The most interesting thing that I can say about 'Hitman' is the corny method they go about making Chuck's character likable. Nothing says nice guy like a subplot involving you befriending a young colored kid.
Non-discriminating action junkies will find a quick fix here. Shotgun blasts to the knees blood 'n guts and all, but ultimately 'The Hitman' will be sought and liked by devout Norris fans. Meaning anyone not in that category can rightfully pass it on by. Love him or hate him, Chuck Norris is without a doubt the film's sole asset though.
The flick delivers action, but never escapes the feeling of being really low budget and Michael Parks can do his role in his sleep. The most interesting thing that I can say about 'Hitman' is the corny method they go about making Chuck's character likable. Nothing says nice guy like a subplot involving you befriending a young colored kid.