The issues with Point Blank are manyfold. Unfortunately, there is far too much reliance on the two central performances to carry the story forward and as a result, the supporting characters (and the actors who play them) get overlooked and feel underused. In these moments, Point Blank resembles some of the classic buddy cop films, such as Lethal Weapon and Rush Hour. Their differences in personalities and moral standpoints allows for some humorous exchanges and situations. Having said that, the dynamic between Mackie and Grillo is really the centrepiece of Point Blank. His performance is entertaining and amusing, however, it does feel like he is a bit too much of a caricature and therefore lacking depth as a character. Starring alongside Mackie is Frank Grillo, playing the grouchy, tough talking and volatile Abe. This was previously showcased in the Black Mirror episode Striking Vipers and seeing Mackie able to play an average Joe, as well as heroes and bodybuilders, is refreshing. Naturally, after this initial action-packed opening, the film slows down a bit in order to introduce the characters and set up the story.Īnthony Mackie is great in his performance as Paul and it is nice to see him play a character that is a bit more down to earth and relatable. It is an exciting and gripping way to start a film and is shot well with slick camera angles, underscored by a catchy song.

Point Blank throws us straight into the action, where in the opening moments we get Abe jumping through a window and running down a road, being pursued by two dangerous looking gunmen. The premise is not the most original of concepts when compared to other action thrillers of this ilk, but the interplay between these two characters who are clearly worlds apart is intriguing to say the least. When Paul (Anthony Mackie), an emergency room nurse, learns that his pregnant wife has been abducted, he is forced to team up with Abe (Frank Grillo), a wounded murder suspect in order to rescue her.

Point blank 2019