Ballistic

Ballistic 2024 is an insult to cinema, plagued by appalling production values that scream amateur hour. The camera work is erratic, with jarring angles and shaky shots that make it unbearable to watch. The sound is equally atrocious-dialogue is drowned out by deafening, poorly mixed effects, while the color grading is so murky it looks like someone smeared mud on the lens. Direction? Nonexistent. Scenes drag without purpose, and the pacing is torturous. This film isn't just bad-it's a catastrophe. The director should enroll in film school immediately. If Martin Scorsese saw this he'd perish. Avoid this mess at all costs.

It's always great to see an indie movie made on a budget of next to nothing make it to the big screen.

Ballistic stars a virtually unknown cast but please do not let that stop you from going to watch it.

The action sequences were strong and brutal as well as the violence but also levelled out by the quiet moments, especially the lead David Lamont , reflecting on his choices in life . It brought a humbleness to his character that was only displaced (in a good way ) by his act of vengeance.

His nemesis, James Bryhan was equally as powerful with his performance, balancing out a dark vs light between the two leads.

The acting overall was very good by the rest of the cast and kept me interested in the final outcome , which was something I would never have expected. David and James led the film equal to any box office Hollywood production.

The writer and director Ranjeet Marwa has proven himself to be the next Rodriquez with his storytelling and visual sense of style .

What to say? Well for an independent movie and budget it's delivered, not gonna say it's gonna beat transformers in the ratings but for films of the same calibre it will hold its own easy. The lead actors were believable and portrayed their roles to a great level, the extras in the film was well roled and will be seen again in other films to come. The mechanic was bit iffy but was decent in spring lakes so guess it's a case of if you have an interest in that kinda thing you can act the role more intensely, I'm looking forward to see what is next to come from the director and rest of the crew members.

Ballistic delivers an intense, high-octane experience, and James Bryan shines in his role as the lead villain. Bryan's performance is powerful and gripping; his vocal presence has an authoritative, chilling quality that immediately brings to mind iconic antagonists like Scarface. He commands the screen in a way that makes him both magnetic and menacing, giving the film a darkly captivating edge. Real screen presence!

The chemistry between Bryan's villain and the film's lead protagonist David Lamont is remarkable, with both characters playing off each other's energy in a way that raises the stakes at every turn. Their interactions are layered with tension, giving depth to the story and keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Additionally, the portrayal of the drug-addicted character is raw and memorable, adding an unpredictable element to the mix.

Overall, Ballistic is a thrill ride, with standout performances that leave us hoping to see more of these actors in future roles.

I went to see ballistic at my local vue cinema after hearing all the good things about it across social media. I wasn't disappointed. Great storyline of revenge with the good guy David Lamont displaying a man suffering in turmoil and loss. Looking for redemption for guilt of the loss of his sister . Lamonts portrayal was subtle and in those moments when he had to fight , he showed an animalistic side showing the range of his personality. He was well matched against his nemesis The Butcher portrayed by James Bryhan . Bryhan took the role and made me despise his actions and thoughts. An extremely strong character with such a mean stare in his eyes reminding me of those old black and white movies . The ying yang of the same coin , both Lamont and Bryhan bounced of each other so well , I wish they had met earlier on in the movie . The cast were talented and the performance of the young prostitute Poppy was brilliant.

If you're a fan of movies like Taken , then this one's for you .