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Being a fan of the first two editions it's been over a year wait for this Covid delayed film. It was worth the wait.

Action, story line and cast were all great. What made it great for me was how the weaving of true historical fact of the early 20th century made the story line so much more plausable and believable.

I've seen twice already and look forward to my next viewing of The King's Man.

Based in fact this historical drama explores the 3 year war called The Cristero War. It is hard to believe that less than 100 years ago in North America people were persecuted and killed for their religious beliefs. Taking place in Mexico in the early years of the 20th Century our southern neighbor was a hot bed of political corruption and the center of Euro politics that eyed Mexico as a plum political prize. Without getting into the plot too much an overly protective and atheist Mexican president sought to end outside political involvement by criminalizing allegiance to Rome and the Catholic Church. The degree of violence perpetrated on the people of Mexico and the Catholic religious rivals anything that any power hungry 20th century dictator has done to stamp out religious practices. The movie was a little long and some of the camera work was a little jumpy but overall it presented a compelling story. What struck me as odd was that the theatre cut the credits and put the house lights on almost immediately after the film which was a matinée. Also curious was that the theatre was about one third full and many people exiting the theatre were overheard comparing the film to present day Obama policies toward religious freedom.

Actually, I likened Leo to the Mickey Rourke film Angleheart as both films turned out to be a search for self.

In Leo you have a young, troubled boy named Leo who as part of a school assignment begins writing to Joseph Fiennes, who plays a convicted felon in prison.

When released from prison, Fiennes character sets out to meet the boy, Leo,and help both himself and Leo in the process.

Outstanding performances by Elisabeth Shue, who reprises her role as an alcholic from Leaving Las Vegas and Dennis Hopper who rules the small town's diner as Capt. Bligh ruled the HMS Bounty only with a lot more violence and sexual tension thrown in.

Sam Shepard's role serves as the Greek chorus and keeps the viewer aware of the progress of the other characters.

All in all a very good film that will captivate and entertain.