Blood Father

A sympathetic action movie that is not as straightforward as it seems at first glance, but there is no need to think about it too much. The main thing is that Mel Gibson did not disappoint me and although I liked Get the Gringo a little more, I had fun from the beginning to the tense end, in which everything was at stake and which was... let's say typical Gibson. (30/01/2017)

A straightforward family hit that has no pretentions and entertains with its bloodiness and great lines. Mel is in his element and enjoys every minute that they let him act. The role suits him and it’s great that the daughter (Erin Moriarty) isn’t just someone to be rescued but she moves the story along. Not much action, but when there is, it’s A-grade. Old school. (29/08/2016)

This old-school action flick keeps you waiting the whole time for a proper action-packed climax, but fails to deliver it in the end. Californian deserts are a nice location, Mel Gibson holds the movie together, the girl is likeable and one of the hitmen is impressive, but it cannot hold a candle to, for example, Brian Helgeland’s Payback, which sophisticatedly escalates by killing off nasty gangsters. The scenes of violence sequences are great, but 95% of the movie is made up of talking and getting to know each other and, with its weak screenplay, it doesn’t have much in the brain department. [Cannes] (07/07/2016)

Mel Gibson is in great form here, and even in this relatively straightforward action thriller, he showcases his abilities, which are simply excellent. Moreover, he's convincingly rugged, and you tend to believe in him as the biker. But to avoid it being just an ode to Mel, this film is greatly entertaining with its simplicity and excellent shootouts. (01/09/2016)

A not very accomplished attempt at retro. The traditionally charismatic Gibson is great, but it lacks directness and impact, it drags too much and is drowning in tons of dialogue filler. The few bright moments are mostly action scenes, or when the cinematographer, or the screenwriter, has a bright moment and there's something cool for a few seconds, which is what we love about these redneck oldschool action movies. (10/10/2016)