The Mercenary

This movie is not that bad, sure the script or plot are weak but it is fun, perfect for easy viewing and in mood for something really light. Credits for the actions, quite well done!

Maxx (Dominiquie Vandenberg) is a member of a mercenary military squad led by LeClerc. They battle Islamic terrorists in Africa and the Middle East. During a raid on a drug cartel in Colombia, Maxx tries to protect a local from a rapist mercenary. Maxx has his throat slashed and left for dead. Without a voice, he is nursed back to health by Father Elias and his congregation. He even joins the Father until his past revisits him.

It's an action B-movie. It's solid for what it is but it doesn't have the it which could elevate this to something more. It doesn't have the charismatic lead. Vandenberg seems to come from the stunt world and has a good look for a villain. He's basically Michael Ironside without the good guy charms. He doesn't have the sly fun. The action is solid shooting action and some fight action. It's nothing spectacular and it's as big as the limited budget would allow. It's mindless action without any wow factor.

It was nice to see Dominiquie vandenberg in a main acting roll, these at the moment are hard to come by. Vandenberg usually plays a very minor roll in films and you may see him for between five to fifteen minutes a a movie, so seeing that this was a film being driven by Vandenberg I jumped t the chance to see it. First the good bits, yes there are a few, it was great to see Dominiquie vandenberg in a film at which he is the main actor. The fight scenes weren't bad, Pit Fighter and Perfect Sleep had better fight scenes. The action didn't let up and by the way it's full of blood sprays. Now the not so good points, where the film is set, it was made for cheap and this is why it is played out in a all deserted town. While fights were good, some were bad, let's shoot at the hero and miss when I am right by him, when this happens you know the film is cheap. Next time I would love to see Vandenberg in a bigger budget and maybe Isaac Florentine to direct it, now don't get me wrong, Jessie Johnson done a good job but I feel it was a wasted opportunity.

I am giving this film a five just because it was great to see Dominiquie vandenberg in a starring role, more please.

If your a fan, go on you tube and watch the prison break scene he did and then you will see just how good Vandenberg can be.

The script is so primitive and the acting horrendous. The only tolerable acting was from the older priest. The fight scenes were a struggle to watch... Very disappointing.

Parents guide indicated shld be rated R for violence and profanity but also nudity/attempted rape. Dominique was great in his role but some of the other acting/fight scenes were less credible/enjoyable