Mom's Minute

 

Introduction to the Bruce Willis Hard Kill Movie

 

Discovering this latest Bruce Willis film was a surprise for me. I was looking forward to seeing his new movie Breach; but, alas, Bruce Willis has  a new 2020 movie --  Hard Kill now out on Netflix.

 

Personally, I was curious if once again Bruce Wilis would succumb to taking on the role of a background actor, rarely making appearances, or if he would be a true action hero. Was he? Check out my movie review of Hard Kill to find out.

 

By the way, the movie Hard Kill is rated R and should not be watched by anyone under the age of 17 years old.

 

Synopsis of the Bruce Willis Hard Kill Movie

 

The plot of the Hard Kill movie was to try to stop an evil villain, played by Sergio Ruzutta as The Pardoner -- from getting access to a code needed to activate a project that was designed for good; but if left in the wrong hands, could do major harm to the world. Bruce Willis played the role of the father (Donovan Chalmers) of his daughter, a scientist who had created this Project 725. The scientist was played by Lala Kent as Eva Chalmers.

 

Jesse Metcalfe played the role of the action hero, Derek Miller -- an ex-soldier, who seemed to be destined to save the day -- just like Bruce Willis’ characters used to do in his Die Hard movies.

 

 

Cookie Cutter Action Movie Film Format -- Bruce Willis Hard Kill Movie

 

There was nothing really unique about this action film which followed the usual playbook of these type movies.The movie playbook includes the hero setting up a team, going after the bad guys, the action star fighting the toughest bad guy in the end and the hero triumphantly exiting the scene, walking  into the sunset with some of his comrades.

 

Spoiler Alert: That being said, there was a twist toward the end of the movie, which I did not expect and will not divulge here.  If you watch the Hard Kill movie, you will know what I’m talking about. 

 

 

Location of the Majority of Action Scenes in the Bruce Willis Hard Kill Movie

 

Most of the movie action took place in what looked to be a gigantic abandoned, dilapidated  warehouse. As expected, there were lots of chases and weapon fights as the good guys fought against the bad ones. 

 

Bruce Willis’ Role in the Hard Kill Movie

 

As in his recent movies, once again Bruce Wilis’ character took a backseat to the action in the film. Initially, his character was placed in a room in the abandoned warehouse for his own safety as the good guys battled against the bad ones. 

 

A note here is he was given a weapon at the same time, which increased my anticipation that he would play an action star. However, this did not come to fruition as later in the movie, not only is he captured, but his character was probably humiliated when he could not prevent his daughter from being harmed while being tied up by the villain.

 

 

Women Action Actress in the Bruce Willis Hard Kill Movie

 

Natalie Eva Marie starred as Sasha, a member of the “good guys” team in the Hard Kill movie. I think she held her own regarding executing some of the action scenes (unless these were done by stunt people); however, I think her acting skills need improvement. I applaud the director/casting for including her in this movie as a woman of action instead of as a damsel in distress.

 

Hard Kill - A Jesse Metcalfe vs a Bruce Willis Film

 

The Hard Kill movie was really a Jesse Metcalf vice a Bruce Willis film. Bruce Willis seems to be satisfied with roles that place him as a second fiddle instead of the main star -- even though I’m sure he knows that his name still has a draw for some people when looking to watch an exciting action movie. I’m disappointed that his roles have not exactly panned out to be those of an action hero -- but as of late -- he plays victims in need of saving.

 

 

Assessment of Bruce Willis Hard Kill Movie

 

The Hard Kill movie has a lot of “John Wick” type fights which may or may not keep your interest. The storyline was cliche and the ending of the movie is predictable, but it may still be a film you may want to check out. 

 

As a recap -- From the beginning of the movie, Hard Kill,  it was obvious who the action star of the film would be and it was not Bruce Willis. Looks like Bruce Willis’ days as an action movie star may be over or at least limited to a large degree. Maybe the tables will turn for him in his new movie Breach -- to be released on December 18, 2020 and he will take on a true action role. I guess we will just have to wait and see…. Fingers crossed.

 

 

Rating of the Bruce Willis Hard Kill Movie

 

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate Bruce Willis Hard Kill Movie 3 stars.