Diesel makes a violent bid to align himself with the Clint Eastwood-Charles Bronson-Steve McQueen tradition, but he lacks the charisma, emotional strength and humor to do so.
While you're enduring the usual formulaic yada yada -- at least there are yuks to enjoy.
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
A paint-by-numbers vigilante movie with the usual rogue cop, murdered wife and trail of vengeance.
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Boston GlobeWesley Morris
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
Directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Christian Gudegast and Paul T. Scheuring, the movie isn't even worthy of former NFL linebacker turned straight-to-video action figure Brian Bosworth.
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USA TodayMike Clark
USA TodayMike Clark
It's all fast and furious up to its draggy finale, and yes, it could spark a sequel. Prepare yourself for coming dread in 18 months: "A Man Together."
The film works best when it's sticking to the guns and poses conventions of macho crime pictures. When it reaches for emotional resonance, the results range from unconvincing to ludicrous.