Film Review – Tin Soldier

Whatever master plan writers Jess Fuerst and Pablo Fenjves and director Brad Furman (“The Lincoln Lawyer,” “The Infiltrator,” “Runner Runner”) originally had in mind for “Tin Soldier” hasn’t made it to the final edit. Actually, I’m not sure one could even consider this feature as “edited,” as it carries no shape or filmmaking rhythm. Heck, it barely makes any sense. Intent isn’t easy to decode, but it appears Furman wanted to take a big swing in the realm of thriller cinema, striving to create an epic tale of doomsday cult activity, veteran affairs, and rescue action, trying on a little world-building for size. “Tin Soldier” (which was shot three years ago) might’ve been something wild in its original form, but it no longer resembles a functional picture, showing signs of severe reediting and rethinking, emerging as more of a salvage job than a completed endeavor, and someone, somewhere simply gave up on it in the end. Even for bad movie lovers, this one is a pretty dire viewing experience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com