In the 90's American cinema got caught up in a wave of Jet Li, Jacky Chan and John Woo. Those movies were stylish, fresh and (although most age badly) very entertaining. This wave eventually inspired the John Wick style action films that dominate today's non superhero action films.
Although an original in American film, John Woo shows he has aged poorly.
Holiday themed movies are by nature cheesy. Violent Night was a treat, but never took itself seriously. Recent horror themed films echo that. The tone of Thanksgiving and Krumpus, while solid horror films, understand what they are and have a sense of humour about themselves.
Silent Night is a dreary, slog that takes itself way too seriously for a movie named after a X-mas song. The plot is unimaginative and tired (this is where I say 'much like the director!"). Joel Kinnaman (does he actually have a name, and if so, who cares?!) family is killed. He gets shot in the neck and now can't talk. He is sad and wants revenge. Following along so far? You can guess what happens next.
The movie is very boring. The acting is shockingly poor. Remember, the main character can't talk, so figure that... Actually, I'll give Kinnaman some credit here. He is able to make some expression with his face and eyes that carries a few small scenes. But, the worse part should be the best part. By the time you struggle to get to some action, it is plain poorly done.
I'm not sure why you would watch this movie. Because it is an X-mas movie, nope. Because it is fun or entertaining, nope again. A good action flick? No way. Well, at least good choreography? Wrong again.
This has nothing going for it. This isn't much more than a b-movie, from the 90s! John Wick has passed John Woo, and beat him by a mile.
A generous 3/10.
Although an original in American film, John Woo shows he has aged poorly.
Holiday themed movies are by nature cheesy. Violent Night was a treat, but never took itself seriously. Recent horror themed films echo that. The tone of Thanksgiving and Krumpus, while solid horror films, understand what they are and have a sense of humour about themselves.
Silent Night is a dreary, slog that takes itself way too seriously for a movie named after a X-mas song. The plot is unimaginative and tired (this is where I say 'much like the director!"). Joel Kinnaman (does he actually have a name, and if so, who cares?!) family is killed. He gets shot in the neck and now can't talk. He is sad and wants revenge. Following along so far? You can guess what happens next.
The movie is very boring. The acting is shockingly poor. Remember, the main character can't talk, so figure that... Actually, I'll give Kinnaman some credit here. He is able to make some expression with his face and eyes that carries a few small scenes. But, the worse part should be the best part. By the time you struggle to get to some action, it is plain poorly done.
I'm not sure why you would watch this movie. Because it is an X-mas movie, nope. Because it is fun or entertaining, nope again. A good action flick? No way. Well, at least good choreography? Wrong again.
This has nothing going for it. This isn't much more than a b-movie, from the 90s! John Wick has passed John Woo, and beat him by a mile.
A generous 3/10.