A bullet in the headthe film based on the comic of the same name.
El material original
In 2012, the screenwriter Matz and the artist Colin Wilson collaborated to bring to light a graphic novel titled Bullet to the Headwhich translated to our country is A bullet in the head, considered a bestseller, whose cover you can see below. It is not surprising therefore that, the following year, a film of the same name made an appearance, the analysis of which you can read in the following paragraphs of this article.
Cast of A Bullet in the Head
A bullet in the headdirected by Walter Hillhas a duration of 90 minutes and stars Sylvester Stallone (as James Bonomo “Bobo”), Sung Kang (In the role of Taylor Kwon), Sarah Shahi (which interprets the Lisa Bonomo), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (which embodies a Robert Nkomo Morel), Jason Momoa (that gets under the skin of Keegan), Christian Slater (which makes Marcus Baptiste), Jon Seda (it converts into Louis Blanchard), Dead McCallany (which becomes Hank Greely), Brian Van Holt (as Ronnie Earl), Weronika Rosati (In the role of Lola), Dane Rodas (which interprets the Breton), Marcus Lyle Brown (which embodies a Towne) y Douglas M. Griffin (which makes Baby Jack).
Synopsis of A Bullet in the Head
James Bonomo “Bobo” y Taylor Kwon They are two completely opposite people, since the first is a hired mercenary, while the second works as a detective. However, both have to try to resolve their differences and be forced to work together to solve a case that they are both interested in bringing to light, although for very different reasons.
Analysis of A Bullet to the Head
The truth is that, throughout the plot, many characters lose their lives due to, precisely, a bullet to the head, so that the title of the film, which is quoted verbatim at a specific moment in the film, is more than justified.
It is not surprising that Sylvester Stallone has been chosen to play the protagonist of the feature film, since he is more than used to giving life to characters of this nature, as in the already analyzed cases of Demolition Man (1993) o Judge Dredd (1995), although, on those occasions, he played law enforcement officers, rather than a hired mercenary. However, for this role he had the bad luck to be nominated for worst actor at the 34th Razzie Awards in 2013.
To this we must add that the already mentioned fact that the characters played by Sylvester Stallone y Sung Kang The fact that they are diametrically opposed is noticeable in the film, meaning that there does not seem to be any chemistry between the two actors, which forces the plot to be sustainable enough without being backed by a charismatic relationship between its protagonists.
A bullet in the head It is above all an action movie, so it is a good thing that Walter Hill has decided not to complicate the plot by delving into villainous conspiracies, because when you go to the cinema or sit in front of your television to watch a movie Sylvester Stallone What you are looking for is fast-paced and unbridled action, while still getting to the point, instead of trying to lengthen the film with an excess of out-of-place shootouts and chases.
Of course, there are also some moments in which the plot relaxes, such as when it addresses the topic of the relationship between father and daughter, embodied by Sylvester Stallone y Shara Shahibut without dwelling on it long enough for it to become a plot burden.
Although A bullet in the head It has a closed ending, the situation in which the main characters end up could give rise to a sequel. However, for that to happen, Matz y Colin Wilson would have to agree to make a continuation of their graphic novel that Walter Hillor some other expert director in that genre, would be willing to adapt again.
Conclusions
First of all, we must not forget at any time that, with its pros and cons, this is not a masterpiece of the seventh art, but rather a free adaptation of a graphic novel. And in that section, A bullet in the head fulfills its purpose.
Although the film received mixed reviews, because it had as many detractors as defenders, the latter believing that the film evoked the eighties style of Walter Hillthere is no doubt that if you like the crime novel genre, you are a fan of Sylvester Stallone or you enjoyed reading the original work, you should give it a chance A bullet in the headsince there are chances that you will leave the experience satisfied.