FILM: 5.5/10.
As a fan of Kiefer Sutherland, I was eager to watch Renegades. The movie attempts to ride the wave of buddy cop films that were popular in the 80s, but unfortunately, it falls short in both style and substance compared to the best in the genre.
Kiefer Sutherland does his best to keep the film afloat with his charisma and screen presence. His performance adds some much-needed spark to the otherwise lackluster plot. However, even his efforts can't entirely salvage the film from feeling like a mediocre imitation of better buddy cop flicks.
Lou Diamond Phillips, on the other hand, doesn't get much of an opportunity to showcase his range as an actor. His character feels underdeveloped and often takes a backseat to the dynamic between Sutherland's and other supporting characters. It's a missed opportunity, considering Phillips' potential as a talented actor, even if both he and Sutherland pair well together.
The action sequences are decently executed, but they lack the intensity and excitement that would have elevated the film. The writing also leaves something to be desired, as the dialogue feels clichéd and predictable at times. Even the aesthetics fail to impress, leaving very little in the plus column to mask the film's shortcomings.
While Renegades may find some appeal for die-hard fans of 80s buddy cop movies or Kiefer Sutherland enthusiasts like myself, it doesn't quite deliver the entertainment value or memorable moments that would elevate it to the level of the genre's classics.
In the end, I enjoyed seeing Kiefer Sutherland on the screen, but I couldn't help but feel that Renegades missed the mark in capturing the magic of the best buddy cop films from that era. It's a middling entry for me, with both Sutherland and Phillips deserving better opportunities to shine.
FORMAT: Blu-ray
VIDEO: 6/10.
1080p presentation, Detail level: Moderate, Colour reproduction: Good, Level accuracy: Good, Encode: Moderate, Master condition: Moderate
AUDIO: 7/10.
Lossless DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio, Dialogue reproduction: Good, Soundtrack & effects clarity: Good, Dynamics: Good, Surround sound presentation: N/A, LFE content: N/A
MOOFIEMETER: 5/10.
As a fan of Kiefer Sutherland, I was eager to watch Renegades. The movie attempts to ride the wave of buddy cop films that were popular in the 80s, but unfortunately, it falls short in both style and substance compared to the best in the genre.
Kiefer Sutherland does his best to keep the film afloat with his charisma and screen presence. His performance adds some much-needed spark to the otherwise lackluster plot. However, even his efforts can't entirely salvage the film from feeling like a mediocre imitation of better buddy cop flicks.
Lou Diamond Phillips, on the other hand, doesn't get much of an opportunity to showcase his range as an actor. His character feels underdeveloped and often takes a backseat to the dynamic between Sutherland's and other supporting characters. It's a missed opportunity, considering Phillips' potential as a talented actor, even if both he and Sutherland pair well together.
The action sequences are decently executed, but they lack the intensity and excitement that would have elevated the film. The writing also leaves something to be desired, as the dialogue feels clichéd and predictable at times. Even the aesthetics fail to impress, leaving very little in the plus column to mask the film's shortcomings.
While Renegades may find some appeal for die-hard fans of 80s buddy cop movies or Kiefer Sutherland enthusiasts like myself, it doesn't quite deliver the entertainment value or memorable moments that would elevate it to the level of the genre's classics.
In the end, I enjoyed seeing Kiefer Sutherland on the screen, but I couldn't help but feel that Renegades missed the mark in capturing the magic of the best buddy cop films from that era. It's a middling entry for me, with both Sutherland and Phillips deserving better opportunities to shine.
FORMAT: Blu-ray
VIDEO: 6/10.
1080p presentation, Detail level: Moderate, Colour reproduction: Good, Level accuracy: Good, Encode: Moderate, Master condition: Moderate
AUDIO: 7/10.
Lossless DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio, Dialogue reproduction: Good, Soundtrack & effects clarity: Good, Dynamics: Good, Surround sound presentation: N/A, LFE content: N/A
MOOFIEMETER: 5/10.