An early effort with Russel Crowe. That's before he became a scowling thug.
Still his acting is good here.
This was a multi-racial effort. As the robbery gang seemed like Arab types, and with the Japanese connection (along with stretches IN Japanese) it seemed as if the producers were aiming for the international market. Well done if so.
The Japanese husband becoming a one man Yakuza seemed a bit laughable though. And the Arab men attempting to be friendly so they could bump Crowe off was just not believable.
The action scenes make it. And a lot of atmosphere here too.
And Colin Hay (remember Men At Work?) playing an annoying idiot in a wheelchair, constantly playing "Ride Of The Valkeries" on an accordion was a nice comedic touch.
Still his acting is good here.
This was a multi-racial effort. As the robbery gang seemed like Arab types, and with the Japanese connection (along with stretches IN Japanese) it seemed as if the producers were aiming for the international market. Well done if so.
The Japanese husband becoming a one man Yakuza seemed a bit laughable though. And the Arab men attempting to be friendly so they could bump Crowe off was just not believable.
The action scenes make it. And a lot of atmosphere here too.
And Colin Hay (remember Men At Work?) playing an annoying idiot in a wheelchair, constantly playing "Ride Of The Valkeries" on an accordion was a nice comedic touch.