Wrong Side of Town

First off, I'm extremely embarrassed to say I actually took the time to watch this movie. That being said, I'm still sad that this hour and a half of my life was toilet bowled, but I did get to laugh out loud quite a few times. Unfortunately those were supposed to be very serious moments.

Where to begin with this debacle I do not know. As I was watching this absolutely ridiculous and cliché drenched mess I kept saying to myself "surely a teenager made this movie!" There's no other possible answer for this horrific story, acting, everything, you name it!

If I am able to save at least one poor soul out there the agony I've endured then I feel I've done my job here trying to help out mankind at least a bit. So please, please for the love of God stay as far as humanly possible away from not only this wrong side of town, but the same city, state and continent if at all possible. It doesn't matter if it's free on cable, pirated, you're drunk, stoned, or all of the above, it's not worth it!!!

If you absolutely must, then make sure someone pays you handsomely first.

Bottom line, if you're in the mood for a decent action flick, see anything else, even if you've already seen it 100 times!

This movie appeals mainly to macho meat head types, but is actually quite funny and entertaining in a B-movie way. If you're a B-move fan like me, you'll probably like it. Otherwise you probably won't. The dialog reminded me of an 80's or early 90's cheesy action movie. It felt like watching something along the lines of kick boxer 2. It's too bad Ja Rule wasn't in the movie longer, because he's actually a pretty talented actor. The fight scenes could have been better, but some of the stunts and the showdown on the bridge were pretty good. They throw some random jokes in here and there which are actually pretty funny and remind the viewer not to take the movie all that seriously. RVD's acting wasn't that great, but it was tolerable. Batista's acting was convincing, and i liked RVD's foxy daughter. overall, the movie is predictable and simple, but entertaining in it's own special way - plenty of cursing, fighting, cheesy action, girls, and boobs. Watch it with a group of friends, some munchies, and a case of beer.

In one word for this film it is 'classless". Poor acting all the way throughout, mediocre action sequences, and to much of an original plot.

If you find yourself extremely bored and with absolutely nothing to do then watch this.

Too many wrestlers who want to be actors nowadays and this film does nothing for the acting of Rob Van Dam or Dave Bautista.

Less than thrilling in it's sequence of movement. The only thing I found interesting in this film was the cars and bikes.

I have come to the conclusion with the Rock being the exception to the rule is that wrestlers need not go into acting.

All I have to say about this film is that it's so bad it's good. Dave Bautista was fortunate enough to go on to WAAAAAY BETTER FILMS. Ja Rule and Omarion, on the other hand, have no excuse. Do not rush to see this nonsense; only if there is NOTHING ELSE TO WATCH.

This movie is among the spate of movies built around WWE pro wrestlers - most of which were trashed on theatrical release - and some simply going straight to video, like this one.

Unlike the other movies in this "genre" the setup has a legitimate action thriller plot rather than a mindless plot involving a pointless competition or defeating an army of baddies - most commonly on some unnamed island.

That said, this movie utilizes the well-worn premise of a hot head derelict reckless grope-hungry man being killed by our lead actor - only to find out that he's in fact the son or brother of a ruthless viscious local crime boss - who of course wants revenge.

Here it's the boss's brother. Oh wait. In a shocking plot twist we learn that it's actually his SON, not his brother- like it even mattered.

The cast boasts wrestler Rob Van Dam who has a spotty theatrical filmography and David Bautista, filmed at a time that Bautista was just on the verge of becoming a respectable actor.

There is also a cameo-ish appearance by Stormy Daniels - yes THAT Stormy Daniels - with actual lines to boot, in one of her handful of IMDB acting credits that can actually display a thumbnail and and a synopsis.

Of course, once you know the plot, the movie is entirely mercilessly predictable. To tell you that the finale is a "spoiler" would be giving this movie too much credit.

Rob van Dam is a passable actor, and he has an immensely cute and only barely annoying daughter Brooke Frost. The fight scenes are in fact entertaining - as opposed to ridiculous or campy - and of course he benefits from having a back history of being an "ex-Navy Seal" like so many other protagonists of this genre. In the 4-5 fights, there were a mind boggling 5-15 combatants, when maybe 3-4 would have sufficed.

In the end, van Dam and Bautista leave dead bodies everywhere and go on their merry way - without the film giving us any hint of any potential legal percussions.

Overall, this was fun watchable kick butt movie.