Of the many cringe-inducing b-movies featuring b-list Hollywood's stars, this one is actually meritorious. Frank Grillo has on-screen presence that perfectly suits his role as a detached father, macho military man caught in a mysterious time loop. The directing of this film is very well executed, revealing plot points at just the right moments that keep the story evolving right until the final frame.
Along with the gratuitous action scenes, you're suddenly sideswiped with an emotional element that blows away all the CGI explosions, guns, and graphic sword fights.
Naomi Watts as the scientist love interest and Mel Gibson as the penultimate antagonist balances out the star power wonderfully.
Whatever wince-worthy instances that occur are overcome with the timeless lesson of facing your most personal fear with renewed resolve.
Along with the gratuitous action scenes, you're suddenly sideswiped with an emotional element that blows away all the CGI explosions, guns, and graphic sword fights.
Naomi Watts as the scientist love interest and Mel Gibson as the penultimate antagonist balances out the star power wonderfully.
Whatever wince-worthy instances that occur are overcome with the timeless lesson of facing your most personal fear with renewed resolve.