This movie is an absolute gem. I haven't laughed so hard in a while. The chemistry between the two men, a degenerate drunk and the disciplined, clean-cut new guy, is great and the situations they get into get more and more crazy.
Really entertaining and funny.
The Debt Collector
2018
Action / Comedy
The Debt Collector
2018
Action / Comedy
Keywords: mafiamobdebt collectormartial artist
Plot summary
A classically-trained martial artist goes to work as a debt collector for the mob. The job seems easy enough, until one "client" pulls him into a situation deeper than could ever be expected. Also starring Louis Mandylor, Michael Pare, Tony Todd and Vladimir Kulich. Directed by Jesse V. Johnson.
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Absolutely hysterical
A solid low budget action comedy
THE DEBT COLLECTOR is a low budget but entertaining action/comedy vehicle that works reasonably well as a buddy-buddy comedy. Scott Adkins, my favourite martial artist working today, stars alongside the underrated Louis Mandylor, himself with an action connection having starred in Sammo Hung's MARTIAL LAW TV show twenty years ago. The film was made by action director Jesse Johnson and, although it's not as assured as his earlier Adkins flick SAVAGE DOG, it's still an enjoyable film. It also has more character depth than you might expect, with both leads undergoing character arcs before a surprisingly heavy climax. Of course, most people will be watching this for the action and it doesn't disappoint with a string of well-choreographed fight sequences which certainly pack more than a punch or two.
Twofold
The chemistry between Luis Mandylor and Scott Adkins is amazing in this. Not sure whos idea it was and how they ended up together on screen, but you can tell they really work with and off each other more than nicely. Having said that, the story itself is nothing special. The title says it all - well you can guess what they do and it won't take a genius to guess how they collect (or try to).
Great fight scenes overall, Scott Adkins has worked with this director a couple of times now, which is always a good thing when it comes to working smoothly. What may be a bit surprising (at least was for me),that Luis Mandylor looks quite good when he actually gets to fight! Scott Adkins you expect him to be great and he is, but Luis? Which may be a testament to the director, fight choreographer and the stunt man of course, but also to his willingness to learn a bit (and maybe he did have some prior boxing knowledge that I was just not aware of).
Combine all that and you get a more than decent and very amusing/entertaining movie. You have to like this stuff of course (blood and some nudity included)! If not than you won't like it, simple as that.