SILENT TRIGGER
A film review by Roger Lim
Copyright 1996 Roger Lim
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy Produced by: Algonquin Productions Distributed by: Filmline International Inc Cast: Dolph Lundgren (assassin), Gina Bellman (spotter), Conrad Dunn (security guard), Chris Heyerdahl (security guard). Run Time: 113 minutes Theatres:Shaw
No movie critic (except those that grew up watching Masters of the Universe) worth his salt would give this "action-thriller" by Russell Mulcahy a three star rating. In a year filled with scores of action-thrillers that reads like: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, BROKEN ARROW, CABLE GUY, ..... SILENT TRIGGER can at best claim to be not-so-action-oriented action-thriller.
Starring M.I.T's Fulbright scholar cum muscleman Dolph Lundgren (MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE) and England based actress Gina Bellman (LEON THE PIG FARMER), Silent Trigger revolves around a pair of hired killers (Lundgren & Gina) staking out in a deserted skyscaper waiting for their kill target. Receiving instructions from a mysterious figure known only as the "Supervisor", they have to overcome a series of stumbling blocks including two security agents who are intent on keeping the premises safe. (Well, actually one was more intent on getting into Bellman's pants).
The film centers on Lundgren having serious reservations about the morality of his profession with flashbacks of a past failed assasination attempt with Bellman haunting him. Although the flashbacks provided much details on their past, it offered little about what the whole movie was about. The audience spent most of their time wondering about who these hired killers were, what organisation they were from, and who were their targets.
As far as "action" is concerned, expect a fair amount of the usual gun fights; blazing machine guns and the likes. My advice is, save your $7 for high tea unless you are a member of Gina-Bellman-Admirers-Anonymous.
REVIEW's rating system: * Wait for the video. ** A little creaky, but still better than staying at home with Gotcha! *** Pretty good, bring a friend. **** Amazing, potent stuff. ***** Perfection. See it twice.
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