Bodyguard film that tries to be gritty but lacks plot and action.

Tries to be a gritty vigilante-revenge film but execution is lacking. The action and logistics just feel awkward.

Not intended to be a shoot ’em up but rather a mystery-thriller. Starts off a little trippy but becomes a little too predictable.

Instead of thugs, McCall is going up against skilled operatives like himself. Lacks the energy and emotional satisfaction of the first film.

Not supposed to be a shoot ’em up but it still works. Good to see Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan not be typecasted.

Highly stylized Cold War spy action-thriller. Looks good. Can use better signposting regarding the end.

In some ways the Korean version of La Femme Nikita. Nicely shot revenge flick but perhaps predictable.

Tries too hard with the conspiracy. Not bad but can use more and better action.

Clichéd premise, which is fine, but is unfortunately poorly executed in most respects.

Tries a bit too hard to be cool but it does have lots of action. Good to see Wick use more weapons.

Essentially the same as the first film but in a bigger setting. A solid follow-up which is rare considering that sequels are usually weaker.

Glaring stupidities are a turn-off. Wasted opportunity with Milla Jovovich and Pierce Brosnan.

It is well-produced but is not particularly memorable. The first film is the best and the most satisfying.

A well-produced shoot ’em up with interesting enough worldbuilding.

Slow and uneventful, even for noir. The plotting and pacing could use some improvement.

Some nice set pieces initially, and nicely shot with decent sound editing too. Not bad but lacks wow factor and not particularly memorable.

It’s not quite Taken the Whole Plane and it’s a better film than the trailer suggests. Just don’t expect it to be great.

Ridiculous premise but an entertaining fast-paced shoot ’em up. Good performance by Butler and Yune.

A decent follow-up but the first is still better.

Starts off strongly and it is intriguing as a psychological thriller. Overall, not particularly memorable.

Clumsy opening. Lacks suspense and wow factor.