HARD TARGET was a Van Damme vehicle directed by the legendary John Woo.
This one is no related with the original but keep most of its structure; two bad guys a group of cruel hunters (the baddest of all very well played by Rhona Mitra) and a prey that does not like to be hunted. There are some variations on the beginning, the end, and the locations (here Myammar and Thailand jungle); but the core is humans hunting humans like in the Most Dangerous Game.
There are also a few moments with doves and a very recognizable gun; so I am assuming Roel Reiné is paying tribute to the original movie.
The problem is he is not Woo and you can easily notice. Some scenes are not well choreographed and the script could have benefited from better dialog, less clichés.
Production values are low but effective and the acting is mostly good; specially Robert Knepper
Scott Adkins is not as charismatic as Van Damme but his fighting skills are very good and keep the movie interesting.
The end could have been far better; but it was basically what you expected.
In brief; a good way to spend a couple of hours, if you prefer real live actions than digital unrealistic.
This one is no related with the original but keep most of its structure; two bad guys a group of cruel hunters (the baddest of all very well played by Rhona Mitra) and a prey that does not like to be hunted. There are some variations on the beginning, the end, and the locations (here Myammar and Thailand jungle); but the core is humans hunting humans like in the Most Dangerous Game.
There are also a few moments with doves and a very recognizable gun; so I am assuming Roel Reiné is paying tribute to the original movie.
The problem is he is not Woo and you can easily notice. Some scenes are not well choreographed and the script could have benefited from better dialog, less clichés.
Production values are low but effective and the acting is mostly good; specially Robert Knepper
Scott Adkins is not as charismatic as Van Damme but his fighting skills are very good and keep the movie interesting.
The end could have been far better; but it was basically what you expected.
In brief; a good way to spend a couple of hours, if you prefer real live actions than digital unrealistic.