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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD DRIVE ANGRY
EDITOR'S PICK
What`s the point of a film that does not have a point? The
answer is a question - why should a film have a point in the first place? If a
film entertains, it should be enough. If one is a believer in that part,
"Drive Angry" is definitely a worthy watch.
Milton (Nicolas Cage) literally manages to escape the confinements of hell to
prevent a cult led by Jonah King (Billy Burke) that murdered his daughter, from
killing his grand daughter. Only, he is pursued by The Accountant (William
Fichtner), Satan`s supernatural sidekick and helped by a totally natural and
mortal human, Piper (Amber Heard).
Despite literally having no point and not real charisma, "Drive Angry"
does have its moments where it leaps forwards and grabs the audience. Most of
these have to do with the infusion of the wit in the film and the character of
the accountant.
In terms of technique, the film tries hard to be like a comic book adaptation
and though in parts it succeeds with some lines worthy of a repeat, it does look
pretentious in other parts. But, it is not a film you watch with your logic
glues to your head.
Amber Heard as the woman, who first drives Milton around and later becomes his
partner in crime, shows off all that the Indian censor board has permitted.
Fans of brainless action films will have a few take home moments and lines. But
beyond it all, it is a predictable ride that has to be taken only out of
desperation and not out of a favour to cinema.
