I thought it was a good English made film, with good intentions all round, although I could agree with some of the comments I have read, it certainly doesn't deserve the poor ratings given by others. Good cast and decent acting.
Edgy dark and filmed in the uk, I would imagine with a small budget, so based on that it is a good
Quality film, and worth a watch to support local actors directors, and all the people who work on these types of films.
I am a big fan of English films and thought it was just as good as some of the bigger budget films I have seen previously.
So give it a try and make your own minds up,
Plot summary
A group of mercenary leaders convene in a country retreat after pulling off a drug raid. Things take a turn for the worse after they raise the attentions of 'The Stoic', a man from an ancient clan of smugglers.
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October 18, 2024 at 02:05 PM
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A decent film.
Hard work to get through
This is a good concept, but very poorly executed and acted. It's hard to understand the context at first, and the acting is just bad in most parts. JF is good, but obviously not affordable for any significant time. The Stoic could be a strong character, but the performance lacks any charisma and feels cardboard. It is trying to be edgy and dark, but the lead character performance just can't give that edge, feels too fake. The script / direction is too inconsistent and the main character is weak.
Don't waste your time. It's one of those movies that you want to get into, and you hope it does something to spark your interest, but it never does.
The Stoic - Stong effort on what was probably a tight budget
Interesting concept with some good performances from the cast.
Action from the get go and a stable tempo, albeit a touch drawn out in parts. The movie has a greyscale look and a raw and edgy feel to it.
Whilst much of the movie is shot in one location, which can have its downsides it does seem to work in this instance.
The characters are well cast and The Stoic himself, played by Scott Wright is a mysterious and intriguing character - and as always a strong performance by Jason Flemyng.
The UK has a wealth of home-grown talent and we need to saw more of this.
Stong effort on what was probably a tight budget.