Film Review – Bang

23 years ago, a director billed as “Kaos” helped to bring “Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever” to the big screen, looking to establish himself as a major player in the world of action cinema. The plan didn’t come together as intended, as the film died a quick death at the box office while collecting a large assortment of negative reviews. The helmer has worked to keep his career going, delivering many B-movies over the years, and he continues his fixation on cheapy thrillers with “Bang,” a bluntly titled revenge offering from screenwriters Ken Solarz and Peter M. Lenkov (two television veterans), who try to subvert a few expectations with their slightly unusual take on one-man-army storytelling. Kaos has become Wych Kaosayananda, but his instincts for bruiser entertainment haven’t changed much since “Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever,” finding “Bang” a real bore when it highlights shootouts and assorted physical challenges, which should be the main draw for this endeavor. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com