12-02-2022, 12:14 AM
Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday (2022)
A true sequel. This picks up shortly after the previous film and our antihero is back in the biz, but relocated to scenic Malta. By chance, he runs into his old accomplice Finicky Fred and they team up for more hits. They build a Q-like lab to test out their latest assassination devices but then circumstance place Fallon (Adkins) in the awkward position of protecting a spoiled brat kid of a crime boss. Then Fallon has to fight off other assassins, and one is a mad clown with a hammer that has a cinder block for a head. Yeah, more over the top ultravi.
The choreo and choreo cinematography is on point. With even less of a plot. It’s all action and Adkins fights duel after duel with other assassins. It’s just enough threadbare plot to hold together tremendous fight scenes, which is all we ask of this franchise now.
Adkins was born to play Mike Fallon. It’s a perfect fit (mind you - I never read the comic. Adkins’ martial skill along with his comic timing are on point.
As an aside, he hires a female martial arts champ to be like Kato and surprise attack him to keep his edge. I’ve met her. Siu-Lin is played by Sarah Chang, a former wushu champ. I would not have recognized her because it’s been years, but she was on the US team several times and I heard she got into stunt work. This film showcases her well.
D00M recommended but you must see the first one first. If you like the first one, you’ll enjoy the sequel. It’s more heightened ultravi - impressive in its unapologetic unabashed gratuitous violence.
Seen on Hoopla
A true sequel. This picks up shortly after the previous film and our antihero is back in the biz, but relocated to scenic Malta. By chance, he runs into his old accomplice Finicky Fred and they team up for more hits. They build a Q-like lab to test out their latest assassination devices but then circumstance place Fallon (Adkins) in the awkward position of protecting a spoiled brat kid of a crime boss. Then Fallon has to fight off other assassins, and one is a mad clown with a hammer that has a cinder block for a head. Yeah, more over the top ultravi.
The choreo and choreo cinematography is on point. With even less of a plot. It’s all action and Adkins fights duel after duel with other assassins. It’s just enough threadbare plot to hold together tremendous fight scenes, which is all we ask of this franchise now.
Adkins was born to play Mike Fallon. It’s a perfect fit (mind you - I never read the comic. Adkins’ martial skill along with his comic timing are on point.
As an aside, he hires a female martial arts champ to be like Kato and surprise attack him to keep his edge. I’ve met her. Siu-Lin is played by Sarah Chang, a former wushu champ. I would not have recognized her because it’s been years, but she was on the US team several times and I heard she got into stunt work. This film showcases her well.
D00M recommended but you must see the first one first. If you like the first one, you’ll enjoy the sequel. It’s more heightened ultravi - impressive in its unapologetic unabashed gratuitous violence.
Seen on Hoopla
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