In 2022, James Clayton directed Bullet Proof, his first characteristic movie which, sadly, was met with various unkind phrases from critics. Starring Clayton as The Thief, the film additionally featured the abilities of Vinnie Jones, Lina Lecompte, and Philip Granger, who all banded collectively to create what this author believes is a enjoyable, motion-packed journey, regardless of what the detractors say. Now, two years later, it appears lots of people agree, because the movie has risen to the highest of the worldwide charts over on Paramount+.
Per FlixPatrol, Bullet Proof has taken the highest spot on the streaming service in 18 international locations, together with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela, to call a number of. The plot revolves round Clayton’s character pulling off the heist of a lifetime when he robs the psychotic drug lord, Temple (Jones), solely to find a stowaway in his getaway automotive – Temple’s pregnant spouse, Mia (Lecompte).
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“This isn’t excellent, however there are worse issues you can be watching as you go to sleep on the couch after a heavy evening’s consuming,” mentioned Leslie Felperin from The Guardian in her overview of Bullet Proof. Ouch! “If you already know what the thriller’s title Bullet Proof signifies, you are a greater man than me,” added critic Dennis Schwartz. Even MovieWeb’s trusted Julian Roman mentioned that it “ought to solely be considered as a pure B-movie actioner,” when he reviewed the movie, and truthfully, there’s nothing incorrect with that.
The factor that the majority of its staunchest critics missed is that Bullet Proof is a self-aware motion flick that doesn’t promise to be something it is not. Clayton pulls triple-duty as star, director, and co-writer, and is aware of full effectively the depths of his limitations (and funds) in his first outing, however nonetheless manages to ship 81 minutes of pure adrenaline, whereas on the similar time tossing in a variety of humor that most of these movies have change into identified for.
‘Bullet Proof’s Sequel Is Even Extra Enjoyable
What many people don’t know – however will hopefully uncover – is that Bullet Proof just lately bought a sequel that was launched on Nov. 15 titled Get Quick. Like its predecessor, the movie can also be directed by Clayton, who as soon as extra stars as The Thief. This time round, he’s joined by the exceptional Lou Diamond Phillips and newcomer Suleiman Abutu, who add a variety of coronary heart to the high-octane sequel, which sees Clayton and Abutu staff as much as rescue his accomplice (the returning Granger) from a ruthless drug lord and her charming hitman (Phillips).
Talking with MovieWeb forward of its launch (seen above), Clayton mentioned that when he was capturing Bullet Proof, he had no concept his character would proceed on in a sequel till he bought into the enhancing room and realized the potential for extra tales set in the identical universe as his first movie.
“After we went into manufacturing on Bullet Proof, that was my directorial debut, so I had no concept. It actually wasn’t till we bought into the slicing room and I began seeing how that movie was coming collectively that I used to be like, ‘Oh, it’s bought some meat on the bones. I ought to begin creating a sequel.'”
As for the way forward for The Thief? “There are undoubtedly many seeds for the characters to return,” Clayton informed us. Whereas we await extra information on that, make sure you take a look at each Bullet Proof and Get Quick this weekend if you wish to be entertained, as the 2 films can be found on all VOD platforms right here in the USA.
- Launch Date
- November 15, 2024
- Solid
- Lou Diamond Phillips , Bradley Stryker , Lee Majdoub , Alisha-Marie Ahamed , Fei Ren , Philip Granger , James Clayton , Simon Chin , Robert Underwood , Elan Ross Gibson , James Hutson , Vesna Ennis , Michael Matic , Tefari Thompson , Suleiman Abutu