As a child of the 80s, I hold a special place in my heart for the action-packed films that graced our screens during that era, and among those legendary actors was none other than Sylvester Stallone and Jason Patric. So, when I heard they were teaming up for “Armor”, I was filled with nostalgic excitement. Alas, my enthusiasm was short-lived as I found myself watching a movie that felt more like an armored truck stuck on a rural Mississippi bridge than the high-octane action thriller it could have been.
No matter what era one hails from, it’s common for film enthusiasts to hold a fond affection for the movies they watched growing up, as well as the actors and actresses who starred in them. This certainly applies to me, an ’80s kid at heart. Among the numerous stars of that time, Sylvester Stallone and Jason Patric stand out for me. They were both part of many movies I adore from the 1980s and beyond. Although their careers have taken different turns, it’s rewarding to see them continuing to act in films today.
In “Armor,” Sylvester Stallone and Patrick collaborate in a fresh action-thriller directed by Justin Routt. The plot, although simple, offers an abundance of possibilities for traditional action movie excitement. However, the film fails to gain momentum or deliver the necessary level of thrill. Regrettably, despite their best efforts, director Routt and screenwriters Cory Todd Hughes and Adrian Speckert fail to create sufficient depth to justify its brief 88-minute runtime.
Patric takes on the role of James Brody, a man who’s been battling alcohol addiction since the loss of his wife. Despite giving off the impression that he’s been sober for six years, James skillfully deceives those around him by organizing AA meetings at a local church. However, in private, James continues to drink, having perfected the art of concealing his addiction.
The story unfolds in the oppressive heat of a Mississippi summer, where James holds down two roles: security guard and driver for an armored truck company. His colleague and son, Casey (played by Josh Wiggins), finds their monotonous work tedious. Frustrated, Casey expresses his desire for excitement with the comment, “I’d give anything for some action.” In the world of action movies, such a statement might as well be a death knell.
In other parts of the story, we meet Rook (Stallone), the head of a bandit gang preparing for a robbery. They’re equipping themselves with automatic firearms, donning body armor, and making last-minute plans for their upcoming heist. Unfortunately, the team members lack distinct personalities. Rook is the only one who catches our attention because Sylvester Stallone plays him. The rest of the crew are just typical stereotypes.
During a normal visit to his local bank, James stumbles upon an unaccounted-for box that wasn’t listed in their records. Initially, he chooses not to take it. However, after being intimidated by the annoying bank president who hinted at revealing his AA meetings during work hours, James decides to act against protocol and takes the additional load with him. This turned out to be a poor decision.
In the outskirts of town, their truck collides with a black van, sending them off course towards a closed rural bridge over Mississippi River. Another van is parked on the other side, trapping James and Casey with no escape route. As they are surrounded, Rook and his armed group approach. The movie primarily focuses on a tense game of cat-and-mouse between James, Casey, and Rook, played out in the back of an armored truck, while Rook grows increasingly agitated trying to gain entry.
In essence, “Armor” struggles to generate significant interest, often involving lengthy dialogues between opposing factions. There are intermittent pauses where Rook inexplicably withdraws for periods that primarily serve to facilitate a heartfelt reunion between James and Casey within the vehicle. Although Smoke’s character, portrayed by Dash Mihok, adds a bit of tension among Rook’s group, it’s a foreseeable plotline with an anticipated conclusion.
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2024-11-19 18:56