Film Review – Red Right Hand

Jonathan Easley makes his screenwriting debut with “Red Right Hand,” and he’s not chasing originality with the material. It’s another one-man-army feature, this time offering star Orlando Bloom his moment as a once aggressive man is brought back into the darkness when a criminal kingpin threatens the health and happiness of his family. Easley looks to shake up the norm by setting the tale in the deep south, with this level of isolation creating a war zone for the story. He also looks to flavor the writing with defined characters dealing with past sins, endeavoring to add some emotional weight to the effort. Directors Eshom and Ian Nelms (who previously helmed the enjoyable Santa actioner, “Fatman”) do their best to support the slow ride to revenge, embracing the theatrical qualities of Easley’s work. “Red Right Hand” could certainly use a tighter edit, but what’s here has occasional power and an appreciation for violent escalation. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com