Film Review – Old Guy

It’s been a few years since actor Christoph Waltz enjoyed a major role, but he’s back in starring mode in “Old Guy.” Putting aged thespians in action hero roles has become a common sight in recent years, but Waltz isn’t going all John Wick in the part. Instead, he plays up the creakiness and crankiness of an older hitman receiving his first taste of obsolescence, as his character is confronted by a chilling reality when he’s asked to help support a younger assassin during an important mission for his criminal organization. There’s not a whole lot that’s fresh in the screenplay by Greg Johnson (“The Last Son”), but there’s Waltz, who offers a colorful performance to help liven up “Old Guy” for director Simon West, providing some much needed personality for the endeavor as it goes about the business of underworld scheming and rising anxieties. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com