Welcome to the Punch [Blu-ray]

Pretty fun, I liked the super good bad guy.
This movie to me was enjoyable. The evil plot that is slowly revealed throughout the movie is not exactly new and you will see it coming and you wont really care.

I think if you like this movie (like I did), you will like the idea of a bad guy turning good, well at least sort of good. Think 4-10 to Yuma, where the main bad guy decides to help the protagonist turn him into the law at the train station. So there is an element of a bad guy doing some good, but won't tell you which bad guy and there are many. So it made for a rich(er) character. I also liked how he was ultra awesome and unstoppable, something fun about those characters.

The few twists in this movie you will see coming and the secondary bad guys and the plot are not that interesting. However the bad guy and his relationship that develops with the "good" guy is fun to watch.

Plus Bald People are AWESOME!

The Enemy Of My Enemy: Stylized Violence And A Killer Cast Highlight This British Crime Saga
Despite a somewhat tepid critical reaction, I was still looking forward to the British crime drama "Welcome to the Punch." The movie is loaded with a tremendous cast that includes James McAvoy, Mark Strong, David Morrissey, Peter Mullan, and Andrea Riseborough. This, along with stylish action and beautiful cinematography, made the film a lot more involving than I had anticipated. Trust me, nighttime in downtown London has never looked so glorious! At the heart of "Welcome to the Punch" is a weathered cop (McAvoy) and the seasoned criminal (Strong) that haunts him. We've seen this obsessed cat-and-mouse dynamic played out in countless other films, but the evolution of their relationship still seemed quite fresh. As they both get involved in a dense plot of corruption and murder, they may have surprising common interests. And as the film progresses, I was more and more caught up in this developing bond. In the capable hands of McAvoy and Strong, this tenuous alliance has more impact and...

CALAMITY JANE
Max (James McAvoy) got shot in the knee by a major league criminal Jacob Sternwood (Mark Strong). Three years later Max's knee still bother's him as does the fact he let one get away. Max teams up with Sarah (Andrea Riseborough) as it appears they may have a second chance at him. In this partnership Max has the brains and Sarah has the kahunas.

The film is a bit twisty and it is easy to get lost if you don't pay attention. This is a crime action adventure which has its fair share of drama, enough to slow it up for a breather. The action scenes are spread out to a finale at the OK Corral. It is worth a rental if you are a fan of British crime movies, but not the one you would want to wean yourself on.

Parental Guide: F-bomb. No sex or nudity.

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