Message Man: Schatten der Vergangenheit

I get it when people compare this to John Wick ... remember though this has not nearly that budget Wick had. So this is low budget action and it shows at certain points (or even throughout). One of the main things is the CGI blood. I don't mind it, but it is quite obvious and some may take offense to it.

So a nice action movie with some interesting stunts. Some feel a bit cheated (when there is many cuts, but that is someting that bigger budget movies do too, so don't be offended by it), but there are also some elaborate longer shots that have been choreographed quite well. Story wise there is not a lot ... and the message man is not quite alone (which would be another major difference between him and Wick - or how Wick began at least) ... Watch it if you like B-Action movies

I didn't expect anything special from this movie and definitely liked it. It is a well-done, real old-school action movie with a lone wolf, some emotions and great actions, fights, without any awkward scenes or painfully bad acting that could ruin such films. Just sit back with some nachos and enjoy:)

Very law budget but cinematography has tried to cover up and make it not feel like that low budget,

This is watchable because of. Paul O'Brien who has very strong screen presence and demand your attention , he did a good job for a role of a guy who speak less and can be very lethal.

Corey Pearson direction is good and so are action scenes which are driven by strong emotions so as a viewer you feel impact.

Do not compare this with other VoD garbage, it seems they really wanted to make good movie with limited budget they had.

Give it a shot on Saturday noon or lazy rainy day.

John Wick, Indonesian style without the budget but same body count. However, this is and will never be as good as The Raid (1 & 2), but it helps passing the time. It's just "clean" fun.

If you like a Scott adkins style movie and just want a bit of Arnie/Stallone style in Asia.... Just go for it..have some snacks and it'll leave you ready for a nap or your main event...Bigger budgets don't even relay some of the messages in this and I'll definitely watch a worse part 2 if there is one.....main actor needs more roles for sure...