The Handler

Ok, this is a silly movie with poor acting, amateur fight scenes and nothing original about the story. However, it probably deserves a 3 or 4 for effort and, at least, a fair shake with the audience before a bunch of fake reviews and ratings. The 1-star reviews seem to be someone with a personal problem... hopefully IMDb staff with do better at flagging both kinds of fake reviews.

The strength in this film definitely lies in the fight action sequences. It's clear this is ultra low budget, but the film moves quickly and punches above the belt with some of the action scenes. The score helps it along as well.

For a low budget debut this film is packed with non stop action! Love the retro feel of this film paying homage to the old school action films! Vinnie and his goon stone by far stole the show! Their scenes brought an extra intensity that just put the film over the top. Honestly wished they were featured more than they were. The actors who played those two really hit it out the park! 7/10 flick definitely worth a rewatch!

Sound editing off.. Script missing large chunks.. Acting weak.. Visual Editing off.. Lighting was ok.. Common sense out the window.. Nobody in the neighborhood hears the hundreds of shots going off..? Nary a cop in sight.. 🙄 Obviously friends of the show are giving it higher ratings than it deserves.. The main character has been shot, stabbed, beat stupid and yet he seems to have boundless energy.. The editing is atrocious.. No sense of continuity.. And they ended the show with apparently a magic chair protecting this guy from constant fire..? 🤣 Top 8 worst shows all time.. Clearly nobody really cared about quality and this was almost certainly a laundering job.. I only gave it a 2 because this simplistic drivel was only an hour and a half..

I appreciate the nod to the 80s style action sequences. It's a good indie flick with action and fight scenes that do their job of entertaining the audience.

Some of the story line was a little confusing, and (as stated in other reviews) there was a lack of law enforcement. This being said, when you watch ANY movie, you are suspending some level of disbelief, and this is no different.

Overall, this was an entertaining action flick that pays homage to classic action flicks.

I see great potential with Chris Levine as a leading action star. The director is continually upping his game from one project to the next and look forward to his next film.