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 Ecarma’s film is not
something you’re supposed to take too seriously in the beginning. As an
overall entry, “Lethal Force” strives to be nothing more than trash
cinema, and that’s what it is. That’s not a caveat, just more of an
endearing quality that works in favor of Ecarma’s ode to the grind house.
While Tarantino and Rodriguez are out there making a grind house film on
fifty million, people like Ecarma are making actual grind house films on
very low budgets. That’s why it’s not hard to laugh at the duo’s failed
attempts, however good the experience was. Making a low budget film on a
big budget contradicts the actual principle. Ecarma’s film is an
entertaining bit of schlock that features almost every bit of cheesy
character clichés you can imagine.
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“Scream” of action films, as the description reads, but it’s an
entertaining enough little piece of B Grade cinema. As a guilty
pleasure, “Lethal Force” works; the dialogue is utterly cheesy, and
much of the acting goes so over the top, but there’s a certain charm
to it that managed to win me over in the end. Ecarma’s direction is
nothing to dismiss, as he manages to capture some tight
choreography, and entertaining action scenes along with some odd set
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When
you see an assassin hiding in a mail box, you just know this is not intent
on being a stern action picture. And Ecarma knows his cult films, paying
homage to many of the great including a shot by shot re-enactment of the
opening scenes to “Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!” Ecarma’s film is made
with the best of intentions. It’s a corny, goofy, and utterly entertaining
throwback to a time where grind house trash cinema were made on minuscule
budgets and received a lot in return. “Lethal Force” is filled with
talent, humor, and surreal entertainment you have to see for
yourself.
 Tarantino should be so
clever. Admittedly, it’s an acquired taste but “Lethal Force” is a fun
little ode to the trash cinema sub-genre with an excellent series of
homage’s, tight direction and choreography, over the top action, and
decent performances. Cult fanatics need apply.
- For more information
on "Lethal Force," including production, and purchasing
info, visit
the official
website.
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