The movie follows a man struck with amnesia who is being nursed back to health.
The movie was a hit with critics, garnering a 74% on Rotten Tomatoes.
It failed to strike the same chord with audiences, receiving a 58% rating from fans.
Despite the negative reception,Headshotdeserves another look due to its impeccable action sequences and darker narrative.
While it’s a brutal visual, it also goes to show how violent their fights were.
All of the choreographed fights felt realistic, with Uwais utilizing his background in Pencak Silat to full effect.
All of the choreographed fights felt realistic, with Uwais utilizing his background in Pencak Silat to full effect.
His fluid movements made the scenes pop, which helped make the fight scenes all the more compelling.
The action was non-stop, constantly changing and never letting up on the intensity.
Headshot is an action film directed by Kimo Stamboel and Timo Tjahjanto. Iko Uwais stars as an amnesiac man who is nursed back to health by a young doctor, played by Chelsea Islan. As he recovers, violent episodes of his past resurface, dragging him back into a brutal world of criminal underworld conflicts. The film is noted for its intense fight sequences and gritty narrative.
WhileHeadshothad excellent action as well, it doesn’t compare to either of these.
The film is noted for its intense fight sequences and gritty narrative.
