On some days, I like dramas; especially when theres a pinch of action and intrigue. Which is why when a solid drama comes along that promises good acting, solid scripting and definitive genre representation I'm lost in the world of good cinema. Which is why this particular movie stands out for me.
The Skinny: Loan sharks launch an all out campaign to seek and destroy rival loan shark with disastrous results. Rolled into the mix is ex-con turned street fighter Joe who is on the path of vengeance, against both rival gangs.
Release Date: December 2010
Tagline: When You Have Nothing to Hang On To, Hold My Gun
Helmer: Joseph C. Alfredo - Night of the Dancing Demons (1978), I Hurt You You Hurt Me (1981), The Bleeding Hand (1983), Much Ado About Nothing 2 (1983), Henchmen (1983), Mr. Lunchtime (1984), Greater Heights (2003), Keep On Truckin' (2003), Mariachi's Revenge 3 (2003), Hello Goodbye (2008)
The Casts: Henry James, Takeshi Miicke, Hubert Aja, Danielle Stapts, Barbara Stiles, William H Gacey
The Prediction: Controversial helmer C Alfredo is back in action after his recent incarceration; accused of stealing $10,000,000 worth of film equipment from several Hollywood studios, this gut-busting action director is set to use his own personal experience in the world of mob violence into a touching, tender yet graphically violent movie of redemption. Not quite so subtle with his inner motives, Hold My Gun manages to successfully explore and to some extent, explain, why violence is the only solution. After the Expandables, the recent vacuum of solid action is filled in by Hold My Gun. Damn straight I'm going to see this flick.
