Helmed by legendary film director John Frankenheimer and boasting an even more
legendary cast, RONIN tells the mildly entertaining story of a bunch of
dangerous motherfuckers (CIA agents, Russian mafia, mercenaries, etc.) all
trying to get a hold of a mysterious briefcase. Backstabbing, double-crossing,
ambushes, explosions, gunfights, ice skating, car chases, improper lane
changes…RONIN has plenty to keep the viewer entertained, but unfortunately,
the characters and the overall story are not interesting enough to put this
film on my frequently viewed list. Then again,
JOYSTICKS
is on that list, so what do I know?
I don’t want to sound too harsh though, because RONIN is a good film. Quick pace, fun shoot-outs, great car chases, strong performances. I especially like Robert De Niro's chill performance. I was super sad that Sean Bean's part wasn't bigger. He's a fantastic actor and his character was the most intriguing out of everybody.
Anyway, good film and definitely worth a watch for fans of 1990's action movies.
