3 Days to Kill - 21/06/2014
Following from the success of the "Geriatric Action Hero" of Liam Neeson and bloody John McClaine proving that Die Hard is a franchise not willing to die, Kevin Costner picks up the mantle and dives into this action comedy about a retiring CIA Operative who has a fatal heart condition, but with an experimental drug only provided if he completes one more mission.
Now I appreciate Kevin has been in some action films in the 90's (The Untouchables being one of my all time favourites), but in the era of the Expendables, he is being classed as an OAH (Old Age Hero).
After seeing the trailers, I thought this was going to be a run of the mill action film, and I think my presumptions were right. It is an enjoyable, but forgettable film. 3 Days has some really enjoyable bits and then some really forgettable and slow bits straight after one another. I appreciate that films cannot be all action, but when the slow bits are so slow they really stand out.
The big bad guy, "The Wolf", is not really utilised and the main henchman "The Albino" could have been the better threat as this character was far more interesting and evil.
As his health is deteriorating Mr Costner tries to re-connect with his estranged daughter and ex wife, and these bits feel like a film Kevin Costner should be in, a family comedy drama. The bike scenes are touching and there are a few comedy moments.
So yes, I left the cinema knowing that I had enjoyed the 2 hours of entertainment, but not long after we had arrived home, the film had left the memory banks.
Will see if KC is in Expendables 4 with Billy Dee Williams, Michael Keaton and a cameo from Clint Eastwood
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