Directed by:
Fabrice du WelzScreenplay:
Fathi BeddiarCinematography:
Benoît DebieComposer:
Benjamin ShieldenCast:
Ymanol Perset, Gérard Lanvin, Joey Starr, Alice Taglioni, Amr Waked, Simon Abkarian, Richard Sammel, Philippe Nahon, Jo Prestia, Antoine Basler, Philippe Petit (more)Plots(1)
Police armourer and firearms instructor Vincent Milès is a shooting ace. Only 25 years old, his prowess is the envy of the world's finest but, to the incomprehension of his colleagues, Vincent refuses to join the police action units. HIS LIFE IS THROWN INTO CHAOS when he meets Milo Cardena, a corrupt cop who will drag him into a downward spiral of violence, placing Vincent at the centre of a series of armed raids, murders and a savage police war that pits his godfather Chavez, chief of the Anti-Robbery Squad against his mentor, Denard, chief of the Anti-Gangs Unit. Trapped in a situation primed to blow sky high, Vincent is left with no choice but to embrace the darkness within him if he is to survive. (Wild Bunch Distribution)
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A proficient French exploitation director (Calvaire, Alleluia) tried to make an action film and he didn't do badly at all. It’s undeniable that this is director of exploitation films and so we have some decent bloody scenes here as well. We have a likable protagonist, a master gun wielder, the best cop far and wide but as time goes on he comes in contact with the wrong people. How does it end up? Find out for yourself. It's good, but for a higher rating I would add maybe more action or a twist:) 65%
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A subtle genre film from France that slipped under my radar for 7 years! It's a solid crime film with a gritty undertone, which is a specialty of creators from this region, and Colt 45 delivers this perfectly. I was impressed right from the start, especially by the shooting training sequences of the main character, which really caught my attention. The presence of some well-known names, with the legend Gérard Lanvin leading the cast, is a nice touch. While the young actor playing Vincent Miles didn't exactly deliver an extraordinary performance, he wasn't glaringly out of place either. As the story progresses, it becomes quite convoluted, with some decent twists and shootouts. However, I think the ending could have been better conceived; they aimed for a shock, which they achieved, but it felt a bit overcomplicated. Still, I recommend it, as there aren't many solid, old-school films being made these days. And that's a shame. 6.5/10
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