Imagine my dismay when I discovered that this one is an R-rated Action/Thriller directed by Martin Campbell ("Casino Royale"). Then I found out it is produced by, and stars, Jackie Chan, so my hopes went back up again. Chan plays the father of a girl we see killed by a terrorist bomb at the very beginning. It seems The Troubles haven't gone away after all.
Part of Campbell's cast:
- Jackie Chan ("Railroad Tigers") is Quan Ngoc Minh, that grieving father. He leaves his restaurant to a co-worker and sets out to discover who set the bomb that killed her. I like seeing a smart person in action.
- Katie Leung ("Harry Potter") This Scottish-born actress plays Fan, his beloved daughter.
- Pierce Brosnan ("The Only Living Boy in New York") Government official Liam Hennessy may know something that will help. He had, after all, ties to the Irish Republican Army some 30 years ago.
- Orla Brady (Lots of TV) Mary is his wife. Her family has suffered its own losses.
- Charlie Murphy ("Philomena") Maggie is his audacious daughter.
- Rufus Jones (Lots of TV) is Ian, who takes the phone call notifying the public of the IRA's involvement.
- Rory Fleck Byrne (Lots of TV) Sean is Liam's handsome nephew. He comes to help.
This is R-rated, so expect gunfire, profanity, sweaty bodies, fisticuffs and blowie uppie stuff; all the elements that make a hit these days. Plus, this movie boasts the most heartfelt sigh I've ever seen. Watch for it. Our screening audience applauded the satisfying ending and we left the theater happy.
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