My review

Plot: A typical Van Damme storyline: Russell Hatch vows to protect a teenager whose mother was murdered from the dark and dangerous world outside.

Advantages:

1. Van Damme's Presence: As always, Van Damme brings his unique charisma to the role.

2. Van Damme's Tormented Look

3. While the plot is predictable, it remains more entertaining than 99% of current action movies.

4. All the actors deliver solid performances overall.

5. Spencer Breslin, as Chris, plays a funny and sympathetic neighbor.

6. The blend of Korean and Russian mafia elements adds an interesting layer to the film.

7. The film's dark and brooding atmosphere enhances its intensity.


Disadvantages:

1. Naturally, age takes its toll, and there are fewer martial arts scenes but Van Damme still has an impressive presence.

2. Lacks inspiration and originality.

3. Excessive use of voice over (although I wouldn't give it up completely).

4. The villain in the film is not unique enough and forgettable.

5. The ending can be better.


Unrelated Comments:

I didn't recognize Kristanna Loken in the film.
I did recognize Shannen Doherty—her last film, RIP.
We need a resurgence of Noir films.

Overall:

6.5-7/10