While it does share some similarities withJack ReacherandRambo, my initial impression of it was undoubtedly flawed.

This allows it to stand on its own.

He does not favor injustice but attempts to navigate the corrupt landscape around him with restraint and strategic thinking.

Sylvester Stallone in Rambo and Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher

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For Richmond…physical confrontation is reserved as a last resort.

His physical prowess is often portrayed as a tool he uses without hesitation.

For Richmond, in contrast,physical confrontation is reserved as a last resort.

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Former Marine Terry Richmond travels to Shelby Springs to post bail for his cousin, only to find his savings unjustly seized by a corrupt local police force. With the help of court clerk Summer McBride, Terry uncovers a deep-seated conspiracy and vows to bring justice to the town.

These real-world parallels in the movie make it all the more realistic.

This adds another layer of relatability to its political themes.

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