Plot: Jet Li is a rogue assassin. Jason Statham is an FBI agent. Things develop from there.Why is this a contender for Best Movie. Ever?
Simply (and unimaginatively) titled War in the US, Rogue Assassin is all about the action. I believe there was a story in amongst the action somewhere, something about drug smuggling I think, my memory is a little fuzzy. But let's face it, you don't go into a movie entitled Rogue Assassin for adept storytelling. You go for some rogue assassination, baby! Of which there is very little of in this movie, so in a way it is a massive disappointment. But instead of leaving shortchanged, the movie does have a secret weapon up it's sleeve. Dynamic tension! I'm telling you, Jet Li and Jason Statham are the best action duo since Eddie Murphy and Robert de Niro in the all-time classic Showtime. Yes, they are that good. Even better. If there were an Oscar for best dual performance... well, these pair would probably get overlooked by the Academy just like everything else that is awesome. Regardless, you've never seen antler-clashing quite like the display on offer in this slick, unpredictable popcorn action flick. Jet Li, who is at the best of times mute and at the worst of times utterly indecipherable, is the perfect chaser to Statham's stressed, consistently whispered delivery of the prose-like dialogue in Rogue Assassin. In truth I don't remember a whole lot about this movie, but I do know that I relished in every moment of it. Highly recommended for those who don't like a movie to last with them for weeks, or even days, afterward.
Best scene: Devon Aoki proves her ferociousness is only outmatched by her hideousness.
See what I mean. Dynamic tension!
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