I saw it pop up on Peacock. I still have that because I had to subscribe to watch the Chiefs v Fins playoff game.
I really wasn’t sold on it, at all.
But I gave it a day, made sure I was in the best mood possible, and started watching.
I was watching the first fight scene, and I noticed one of the fighters looked familiar.
I paused and went back, and to my astonishment it was Post Malone.
I have no qualms with Malone.
However. It was clear he was not in “underground fightclub” shape, and could not believe the choreography. Close up “punches,” were CLEARLY CGI, as the hands at times don’t attach to the wrists occasionally.
Jake. I respect Jake. I really like most of his roles, and he even has actually put in the work to appear to be in fighting shape.
Although, again the director decided to try to paint him as dark and badass. Which just doesn’t fit JG. Not in this presentation.
Some could say that Swayze was not intimidating. That’s true.
That’s the realistic part. His character was defined by his actions, not his appearance.
Again, as a former bouncer, there are some realistic concepts in the original.
We do get stabbed, or cut, and usually just glue or stitch it with minimal care.
If you get a laceration on the clock because of an altercation, you can’t just leave. You may have more altercations that same night. You deal with injuries when the venue is closed.
Martial arts, especially the kicking, is not that realistic.
Exotic fighting styles are actually not very effective outside of an officiated, heavily dialed back event.
It’s mostly ducking/absorbing sucker punches, and grappling.
In reality. Places that can’t control their crowds, can’t stay open. They DO have to try to find some guys who can get nasty if needed.
When I worked for my former private security company, I was the main guy who took over new accounts. That means establishing a new relationship with a clientele. It’s usually a big problem, because I wouldn’t be there if the locals were civil.
So. At first, you are challenged by patrons who used to be able to show their ass. And unfortunately, that means physical confrontation.
Once I, and a team of my choosing would weed out the worst, then I would appoint one of my guys be the HOS moving forward.
Then, I’m on to the next spot to get that under control, and so on.
Violence is a part of the job.
At least reactive violence.
So. A film about that profession is likely to contain violence.
And just like the original, you have reoccurring problems with people who don’t want to go by the new rules. People wait for you by your vehicle at 3AM, if you threw them out somewhere.
You might get assaulted while on your personal time, by someone who remembers you.
I admittedly, did not watch 95% of the movie. But. It was like seeing a dead person. I had to look away, to preserve the memories of when things were better….
I’m glad some people enjoyed it.
I just couldn’t.
I’ve been trying to get myself in the mood to watch the new “White Men Can’t Jump,” but again, it doesn’t look promising.
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