Director: Tony Scott
Genre: Actie/ Drama/ Crime
Runtime: 146
minutes
Year:
2004
Starring: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony,
Christopher Walken, Mickey Rourke
Description: In Mexico
City, a former CIA operative (Denzel
Washington) swears vengeance on those who committed and unspeakable act against
the family he was hired to protect.
Review: “Man on Fire” is an intense, stylish action film directed by Tony Scott.
It’s one of my favorite films starring Denzel Washington. He plays a
traumatized bodyguard who seeks revenge in Mexico City after the kidnapping the
young Pita, daughter of the family he has to protect.
My favorite thing about the
film is the emotional bond Washington’s John Creasy forms with Pita. When Pita
is taken, that makes Creasy’s quest for revenge even more intense. The film has
a grim and gritty atmosphere.
Denzel Washington, but also
his young counterpart Dakota Fannings are both very strong. The visual style is
typical for Tony Scott. It fits the film. The film has a very quiet, emotional
build-up and has a violent,
action-packed second half. The film is a tad too long with its 2,5 hours, but “Man
on Fire” is a great piece of cinema.
Rating: 4/
5
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