“Without Remorse” Action-Packed, But Story Lacks
HOLLYWOOD—There was something I learned as a screenwriter and filmmaker that has always haunted me: a bad script no matter how much talent you might have can never save a movie. That echoes highly for the latest adaptation to hit the big screen from novelist Tom Clancy, “Without Remorse” starring Michael B. Jordan. Can Michael B. Jordan lead a film? Absolutely, did you see “Creed” and “Creed II.” The difference here is that it’s a new role for Jordan who takes on the role of U.S. Navy Seal John Kelly.
He is abrasive, blunt, powerful and a kick*** character who goes on a mission to get justice when several members of his team are suddenly killed and his wife is fatally wounded during an attempt on his life. Yes, it’s a classic tale of revenge with a bit of espionage, secrets, deception and action. That is the one thing “Without Remorse” does with exceptional taste: the action sequences.