From Paris With Love

From Paris with Love

John Travolta – Charlie Wax
Jonathan Myers – James Reece
From the director of Taken, Pierre Morel

Firstly this movie is a mess.

From the time the action starts until 30 minutes from the end of the movie I had no idea as to why Charlie Wax was in Paris other than to deliver one liners and death blows in abundance. For me the movie felt like I had joined Federal Agent Jack Bauer half way through a season of 24.

The chemistry between Charlie Wax and James Reece never really hits the mark. The two main characters remain likable in their individual ways but fall short of developing into the traditional action duo joined by fate and circumstances.

That said From Paris with Love is far from a bad movie. The action is slick, Wax is funny, Reece is perfectly out of place and for the most part it delivers what it sets out to do. If you like mindless violence with an uncomplicated story line then this movie is for you.

Strangely enough I would recommend this movie to anyone who is a Travolta or action fan on one condition. Leave your brain at home.

More popcorn please!
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