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Disclaimer: If you are a viewer that mainly prefers art-house-type movies, then you might as well ignore this review. In addition, if you're not able to take a Van Damme direct to video solid action flick, ignore this review, as well. We'll both be better off.Before I go to this movie this is my final review on IMDb of Jean-Claude Van Damme, my marathon that I was doing: I always loved Jean-Claude Van Damme movies to death, I love the actor and I am his biggest fan. Sylvester Stallone will be the first action star that I love and Van Damme will be the second actor that I love and the third one will be Arnold Schwarzenegger. I have grown up watching Van Damme movies from the late 80's to his golden years 90's and I still I am watching his movies today direct to videos today. Six Bullets (2012) is definitely one of the best Van Damme action movies that went direct to video. My favorite Direct to video movies will be Replicant, The Order, In Hell, Wake of Death and this one Six Bullets. Because I just love this movie to death I love it so much. I have enjoyed this movie so much than ever and I still do. Six Bullets rapidly became one of my favorite Jean-Claude Van Damme movies; it tells the story of Samson Gaul, an ex-mercenary known for finding missing children who is hired by a mixed martial arts fighter whose daughter has been kidnapped. It's basically JCVD doing a hard R version of Taken and has plenty of bone-crunching action and tension galore. Plot: An ex-mercenary Samson Gaul (Jean-Claude Van Damme) known for finding missing children is hired by a mixed martial arts fighter Andrew Fayden (Joe Flanigan) whose daughter has been kidnapped.Jean-Claude gives a great performance as Samson and there are some nice Father/Son moments between him and Kris Van Damme. JCVD has long since perfected the role of the tortured soul as he's been doing it for the past decade, but there was something different about Samson that makes me want to see more of him.When dealing with this subject matter (Human Trafficking), you're not about to have one-liners and humor every 2 seconds as that would have been crass. The approach is intelligent, well paced, serious and there frankly wasn't a single bad line of dialogue in it. The opening 10 minutes are almost unbearably tense and more than a little disturbing. Fear not though, there are no rape scenes in the movie: like Taken you don't need to see anything and it's all left to the imagination. I really like this movie (much to my surprise actually), and yes, it is MILES better than Taken 2 and 3, and I don't give a damn what anyone says, it's also much better than bore fest that is Equalizer. Some good direction, acting was good enough,(still I think that actors did a good job, specially Van Damme) and when it was there, action was also well directed. And ending was one of Van Damme's best bad ass moments in my opinion. It could have used more action and Van Damme. This movie made me thinking that Six Bullets could be considered as Van Damme's version of the Punisher.While not as good as Taken, I'd rather watch this than Taken 3. I thought this was a pretty good decent flick. Good story, good actors, good action. Despite the low budget, there are some good set pieces, and the film is pretty slick. There are some good fight scenes, and plenty of opportunities to see that old Van Damme sparkle. What surprises most though, is JC's acting in this film. He plays his part really well, and i was really buying into his tortured soul, and the pain of his guilt. OK, its not the kind of thing to really stretch an actor, but given Van Dammes background and previous work, I was taken aback at how well he came across on screen. Its fair to say that the box's claim that its "the best Van Damme movie in years" is not far short of the mark. For Van Damme fans, you'll be really pleased. For everyone else, its a watchable thriller. t is the most action-packed film in years! One of the biggest surprises in the movie was Joe Flanigan who was great as the desperate father willing to do anything to get his daughter back. He definitely has the potential to become the next big action star. Ernie Barbarash did a good job directing this movie, at least the film was so much better than Assassination Games and Pound of Flesh, I like Pound of Flash, but I just love 6 bullets much more. Overall: This movie get's by a solid 10, because I have enjoy it a lot and the film to me felt more realistic than Taken 2 & 3. I will get this movie on Blu-ray next month and 6 Bullets is yet further proof that Straight to DVD/Blu-ray movies are where real action fans can find the movies we've been waiting for. It's one of the best films JCVD has done in recent years and will easily make my top ten list JCVD of the year. Six Bullets is a 2012 American action film directed by Ernie Barbarash, and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Joe Flanigan, Anna-Louise Plowman, and Charlotte Beaumont. The film was released on direct-to-DVD in the United States on September 11, 2012.10/10 Grade: Bad Ass Seal Of Approval Studio: Motion Picture Corporation of America Rodin Entertainment Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Joe Flanigan, Anna-Louise Plowman, Charlotte Beaumont, Steve Nicolson, Kristopher Van Varenberg, Bianca Van Varenberg, Uriel Emil Pollack Director: Ernie Barbarash Producer: Brad Krevoy Screenplay: Chad Law Evan Law Rated: R Running Time: 1 Hr. 55 Mins. Budget: $10.000.000
Leofwine_draca
Although 6 BULLETS is nothing more than a star vehicle for B-movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme, one filmed in Eastern Europe to boot, it's actually pretty decent and much, much better than the similar fare churned out by Steven Seagal for the last fifteen or so years.This film has lots of flaws but somehow it remains sparkly fresh, inventive, and exciting. The storyline is nothing new: a girl is kidnapped by people traffickers, and her parents call in the forces of a top bad-guy-finder to track her down. Clocking in at two hours, this is also overlong, with far too much screen time of the frustrated parents which drags things down a little. But when Van Damme's on screen, this film really comes alive.The action scenes are hard-hitting and feature some great moves in the tradition of Asian fight choreography. There's an over-reliance on cheesy CGI effects here, but that can be ignored because for the most part this is exciting, well-filmed entertainment. Van Damme is on top form playing another world-weary protagonist, and his opening scene in the goatee disguise is a highlight. 6 BULLETS is no classic but it is a lot of fun nonetheless, and especially so given the obviously low budget.
Dezitall1959
The acting is horrid. Even the extras look staged and uncomfortable. There is no character development anywhere. The acting is horrid. The hand to hand combat is awesome. Van Damme kicks serious tush in his action scenes, awful in close-ups. Facelift much Jean-Claude? By the way, the acting is horrid. He is also awful at keeping his butcher shop clean..... Really? A rag wipe down?? No one on the movie set ever hear of salmonella?!? Hello!! Also, the acting, is horrid. Joe Flanigan is miss-cast as a MMA champ. Even with the scars and tribal tattoos. Nope, don't buy it. Although he holds his own in a bar fight. Once again cool hand to hand combat. The acting is absolutely horrid. That's all this movie boils down to.... Action. Entertaining, yes, but oh so flawed. Watch it again? OK but I need a stiff drink first. Did I mention the acting is horrid.
