This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes discuss "A Man Apart", a gritty early-2000s action thriller that Butler remembered liking as a teenager, but this time...not so much.
Mike Butler and Mike Field are not fans. While Vin Diesel does a good job, the movie falls apart on nearly every level. The plot is a mess, the writing is weak, the action lacks impact, and the overall execution never comes together. It manages to hit all the usual beats of early-2000s gritty action cinema, but in all the wrong ways.
Ironically, that makes for a very fun conversation. The Mikes dig into why "A Man Apart" serves as a perfect example of that era’s style without the substance to support it.
A rough watch, but an entertaining breakdown.
What's your favorite Vin Diesel role other than Toretto or Riddick? Let us know in the comments!
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0:00 - Introduction
2:21 - Film Facts
8:16 - Film Discussion
32:30 - Reviews
34:46 - Who Would You Recommend This To?
37:35 - Why Is This Forgotten?
40:28 - Plugs
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