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article2016 Reviews,A hyper-energetic roller coaster ride, Hardcore Henry proves to be a smart new addition to the action genre.
Genre: Action/Sci-FiDirector: Ilya Naishuller
Cast: Sharlto Copley, Haley Bennett, Danila Kozlovsky, Oleg Poddubnyy,
Svetlana Ustinova, Darya Charusha & Tim Roth.
Svetlana Ustinova, Darya Charusha & Tim Roth.
Run Time: 96 min.
US Release: 08 April 2016
UK Release: 08 April 2016
German Release: 14 April 2016
This highly explosive blockbuster is an experimental, low budget, first person action film that happened to be made because of the high demand of fans from the Russian Indie-Rock band Biting Elbows’ FPS music videos The Stampede and Bad Motherf***r. Frontman Naishuller, who also directed the band’s music videos, makes his big cinematic debut with this highly amusing and very violent action sci-fi flick. But is Hardcore Henry worth spending money at the cinema?
If I were to describe this movie I would say it is a cross between Crank and RoboCop, all experienced through the eyes of the protagonist Henry. Sadly the plot is so thin, and at time frustratingly linear, that there is not much I could possibly discuss and that makes it my biggest issue with Hardcore Henry, since it doesn’t explore the story it sets up at the beginning. I never expected this blockbuster to have a profound story with a message, but I was hoping it would resolve some of the questions it raises during the first couple of minutes. That sadly never happens and the audience is left without any feeling of closure, as we are wondering who Henry really is.
Having said that, this is an homage to first person shooter video games and that what it tried to achieve, it accomplishes with flying colours! Like I said, I never expected a groundbreaking story and even though it did not explore its world as much as I wished it would, I still found the account very amusing! Ilya Naishuller is aware of the absurdity of the premise and plot and as a result the complete movie does not take itself serious, which assists the movie in reaching its goal. The structure of the story is basically built like a video game; Henry starts of encountering smaller enemies, which he is able to dispose of easily but the further he progresses the harder the levels get until he reaches the last boss fight and that battle is not only extremely bloody but also very satisfying.
As far as character development goes, most of the personas in the movie are just as thinly penned as the plot of this sci-fi action spectacle and that includes the protagonist Henry. It does not hurt the movie, though, as Henry is supposed to be a relatable character the viewer can identify with. Just like in any FPS, we - the audience- are supposed to experience the events depicted on screen as if it were happening to us and in that term, Hardcore Henry succeeds as I felt in control of the protagonist, from time to time. Still, I wished for just a little bit of information on this guy when the movie concluded.
This was Sharlto Copley’s best role I have seen him in since District 9 because he plays such a versatile character. I won’t give away anything about his character, simply to avoid spoiling the experience, but I can honestly say that I haven’t seen Copley have so much fun acting in a film since District 9. He is not only the comedic relief of this film but manages to prove that he is able to portray a variety of different characters and that made it an incredible joy to see him in this action sci-fi flick.
Danila Kozlovsky portrays the villain in this story named Akan. He is a Russian business mogul with telekinetic powers, who wants Henry’s technology to build an army. More is not known about the character and the movie does not really flesh him out neither, which is a shame because it would have been interesting to have a villain that is not being evil just for evil’s sake. Kozlovsky did a good job with what he was given and I buy into him being a megalomaniac, but there was simply no depth at all to his character.
Haley Bennett plays Henry’s wife Estelle. She gives Henry the motivation to move forward, and at first glance might seem like a damsel in distress, who Henry needs to save over and over again, but we figure out that her character does have a more vital purpose. Having said that, her character is not explored at all, just like Akans.
This movie was shot almost entirely on the GoPro Hero 3 camera and a special build rig with two GoPro’s was used as a mask to emit that first person perspective. It is a very interesting novelty to experience, but be also aware that it might not be for everyone as it is very shaky and some will surely experience motion sickness! Nevertheless, it was very impressive to see the stunt work in that movie from that perspective and reminded me of playing Mirror’s Edge all over again. The special effects were also really well realised; the opening scene that sees Henry being “re-assembled” was jaw dropping.
Darya Charusha, who was also given a small role, composed the music for this FPS film. It also uses famous and popular songs from different bands and musicians such as Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Know”, which is not only used in the trailer but also in the motion picture. There is also some use of cheap sound effects, I guess to intensify the feeling that you are watching an FPS video game movie.
Verdict: Hardcore Henry is generally speaking a very entertaining and intriguing new form of the action genre. That said, I don’t think that there is much need to re-watch it once you have seen it because after having experienced the novelty of the film the audience is left with a weak plot that includes characters with no depth. Still, the film managed to excel at what it was going for and that is paying homage to FPS shooters, such as Call of Duty or Mirror’s Edge and I need to give it big props for that! So, if you know what you are walking into and if you do not suffer from motion sickness I do recommend you go see this in cinemas. I will give Hardcore Henry a 7.5 out of 10.
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