Red Hill (2010)
Directed by Patrick Hughes
Young police officer Shane Cooper's first day on duty, after relocating to the small town of Red Hill, rapidly turns into a nightmare. News of a prison break, involving convicted murderer Jimmy Conway, sends the local law enforcement officers - led by the town's ruling presence, Old Bill - into a panic and leads to a terrifying and bloody confrontation.
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The film is based on the hugely successful books by Australian author and former actor Aaron Blabey ( Crash/Burn ), who was executive producer on the film along with Australian director Patrick Hughes ( Red Hill ; Expendables 3 ; The Hitman’s (Wife’s) Bodyguard ).
Directed by Patrick Hughes (The Expendables 3, Red Hill), the film centres on Michael Bryce (Reynolds), an elite bodyguard tasked with transporting imprisoned assassin Darius Kincaid (Jackson) to The Hague, where he has agreed to testify against vicious Russian warlord Vladislav Dukhovich (Gary Oldman).
Directed by Patrick Hughes (responsible for the underseen gem Red Hill), there are more than a few bright spots here unfortunately undermined by a laborious third act finale and a lingering cynicism that leaves a bad taste by the time the credits roll.
Hughes, who directed the outstanding Australian neo-Western “Red Hill,” does his best work in the thick of fast paced action and explosive moving conflict.