Ballistic

It's hard to find anything bad to say about Ballistic . The action is beautifully choreographed, the setup is surprisingly emotional for an action flick, and the two opposing guys , Beck war torn and beautifully played with a tenderness and Butch , a homage to the bad guys of the 90's and reminds me a little of scarface with more of an edge to him ....both unknown but worthy of watching .

A very simple but good revenge story. But what makes it special?

Unlike today's action movies, it doesn't use quick-cuts or shaky cameras actually see what's going on. Plus it has a really good , sometimes disturbing storyline .

Went to see ballistic at vue, the cinema had the audio up way too loud which wasn't to do with the film makers but did cause some members to leave.

I enjoyed the film apart from this - the story line was really good was easy to get into the film . I'd recommend watching for sure .

There was two scenes tho I found odd one went on way too long and actually meant that the acting wasn't as good this was the rape scenes 5-10 seconds would of been appropriate to get this across after that it was just a diffent man's head bouncing around ( sorry but this is my opinion esp as we witnessed this with multiples) The other scene honestly that didn't make sense was where he was in the workshop ( not wanting to give spoilers out ) but someone walks in to a place of work has an altercation and walks out without any explanation or anyone at least threatening to call the police this felt unfinished and I would of rather had some closure on this this rather than minutes of unnessasary head bopping .

That being said the story line, the actors , and the film kept me watching esp as I know it wasn't a high budget film I'd definatly watch again.

I've been to some films with high budgets over the years and honestly felt like I'd wasted two hours of my life.

Again if you get the chance to watch the film or get the dvd I think you'd enjoy it . .

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.

James Bryhan Butcher Hawke

Bryhan delivers a chilling, masterclass portrayal of the sadistic mob boss known as Butcher. His every appearance crackles with menace-as if violence itself is lurking beneath his skin. He commands every scene with a bone deep authority, his voice and presence evoking classic cinematic villains while maintaining an original, unnerving equilibrium. Bryhan's performance is the film's heartbeat dark, unpredictable, and absolutely magnetic David Lamont Beck

In his first lead role, Lamont explores Beck, a haunted, homeless veteran thrust into a spiral of rage and guilt. Lamont brings authenticity and depth, navigating grief and fury with a quiet yet powerful vulnerability. Beck's downward journey is compelling, and Lamont makes you feel every scar of his battlefield past and personal anguish

Verdict

Ballistic doesn't just fire on all cylinders it drills down into the emotional core of revenge. The plot driven by Lamont's quest and fueled by Bryhan's brutal presence is strong, taut, and hard hitting. Every showdown between these two actors feels charged, unpredictable, and dangerously real.

Highlight's Bryhan's portrayal stands shoulder to shoulder with iconic film antagonists an unforgettable, layered villain.

Lamont's emotional resonance provides a strong, empathetic anchor to the chaos.

In summary, Ballistic stands out in the thriller genre precisely because of its lead performances. James Bryhan embodies the terrifying gravity of evil, while David Lamont brings a trembling humanity to the path of vengeance. Their onscreen collision makes this more than just a revenge story it's a psychological duel that lingers long after the credits roll.

If you're craving a raw, character driven thriller with performances that refuse to let go, Ballistic delivers in spades.

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.