Braven (2018)

Braven (2018)

A logger defends his family from a group of dangerous drug runners. Jason Momoa takes no prisoners in this intense action-thriller. When Joe (Momoa) and his father (Stephen Lang) arrive at their remote hunting cabin, they're hoping for a quiet weekend. What they find is a stash of heroin, hidden in the cabin by drug traffickers. When the criminals suddenly descend upon the cabin, Joe and his father must make a kill-or-be-killed stand for survival.

Rating: R (for violence and for language throughout including some sexual references)

Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama

Directed By: Lin Oeding

Written By: Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Michael Nilon

In Theaters: Feb 2, 2018 Limited

On Disc/Streaming: Apr 10, 2018

Runtime: 94 minutes

Studio: Saban Films and Lionsgate

Braven is a standard-order action/thriller with adequate performances, occasional bursts of tension, awful dialogue, and a minimal narrative. To put it simply and gratefully: "Braven" is the sort of unpretentious yet thoroughly professional popcorn entertainment that brings out the best in everybody involved. For anyone looking for a shot of vengeance adrenaline while waiting for "John Wick 3" to come down the pike, "Braven" will probably fit the bill. Director Lin Oeding's stunt background serves him well; the stripped-down action, fights and stunt work here feel like the real deal instead of effects-heavy marvels of editing. Despite his fearsome physicality, Momoa again manages to come off as a relatable everyman, and Lang, as usual, superbly handles his role's considerable emotional and physical demands. A solid action picture that never tries to overstep its bounds or abilities, and in a world overflowing with big movies heavy on CG and light on charm it's more than enough. Braven never truly goes for it. Its devotion to its slow build makes you think that the violent payoff you're waiting for is going to be more over the top than it actually is.

I would give the movie 2/5 . #Moviereview #Blogging #Vigalcollective.