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This is not really the forum for reviews, however, I'm surprised by your opinion.
'Blood Father' is exactly what is expected from Mel Gibson at this time. He is making a comeback and this 'B' film is a test to see if he still has box office draw. The character is perfect - Anti-Hero, like Paul Newman and Steve McQueen used to play. We root for him even though he's a Bad Boy because he's redeeming himself by saving his daughter.
The action isn't edited with the '2 Second Rule,' there's a bit more time between action scenes. It's paced so there's a few moments to develop characterization between the shooting, car chase, motorcycle chase, and trailer roll. Mel's expressions create his character more than the script.
I agree the dialogue does seem to be searching for a good line at the "I'll be Back" level. But it doesn't need one. Mel storming across the room roaring at the villain is just as good, if not better.
This is a real action film like Mel's first film 'Mad Max.' Don't get upset - I'm not comparing the films, I'm comparing the budgets. Like 'Mad Max,' this is not a film shot almost completely with Green Screen. If there is CGI, there's not much. But we can tell the stuntmen are driving the cars, the gunfire is loud, and the trailer roll is pretty cool.
'Blood Father' isn't realistic, and for the most part it's predictable and cliched...I didn't expect 'Hamlet.' I expected Mel. And even with the 'Noah' beard, he's still got it. Mel is gray and bearded in this film to distance himself a bit from his past image. But later, he shaves and he's the Mel we recognize.
It is an hour and a half of entertaining, above average, low budget, cheer on the Anti-Hero type of film. 'Blood Father' was everything I expected and contains one of my favorite Mel scenes now - 'The Roar'
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