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A great action film .., February 17, 2002
This review is from: Zero Tolerance [VHS] (VHS Tape)
If you're looking for an action movie then look no further, with high-adrenaline action scenes from start to finish, Zero Tolerance is the ultimate action flick. Robert Patrick has the starring role as FBI agent Jeff Douglas and yet again he shines. I am always amazed by the emotion he is able to put through in any character he plays and Jeff is no different, you really feel for him and what he's going through. Watching Robert in this film is actually almost like watching a young John Doggett (his character in The X-Files), some familar mannerisms can be spotted, as well as his trademark intensity. The supporting cast is also good, particularly Kristen Meadows as Megan, and also keep an eye out for Barbara Patrick (Robert's real-life wife) playing his wife Wendy in the film. I must admit that I originally hired this film purely because it starred Robert, who is my favorite actor, but I enjoyed it so much that I had to purchase my own copy. If you're a fan of Robert or just action movies in general, I highly recommend checking this one out.
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Although Full Of Stunts Performed With Zeal, Little Care Is Taken With The Production As A Whole., September 11, 2007
When FBI agent Jeff Douglas (Robert Patrick) journeys by automobile, along with two other operatives from his Los Angeles office, to fictional "La Ropa", Mexico, to assume custody of an American narcotics dealer incarcerated there, there is no cause for him to expect other than completion of a routine assignment, while looking ahead to a pleasantly familial evening at home with his wife and two children. However, the drug boss, whimsically named Ray Manta (Titus Welliver), is forcefully removed from the clutches of The Law by a large cluster of motorcycle riding desperadoes who capture Douglas and kill his two comrades. His life threatened by the daring rescue that has thwarted the Bureau detail, Jeff is impelled to undertake a galling task. After speaking with his wife by telephone, Douglas is promised by the villains that he will be freed if he will feign at ushering Manta toward FBI custody, whereas in actuality he will be delivering the felon to Las Vegas and into the company of the other four ringleaders of a cabal that calls itself The White Hand, and that has gained what amounts to primary control of liquid heroin trafficking within the United States. Jeff eludes his captors and after he has telephonically learned that his entire family has been slain by minions of The White Hand, Douglas commences upon a mission of retribution, his goal to assassinate the five criminal organization kingpins, including Manta. Therefore, the background has been properly established for an interesting tale of heated vengeance. Unfortunately, the narrative is composed for the most part of set pieces that utilize a large contingent of stunt men and demolition experts, to the detriment of the plotline. It seems that gunmen hired by The White Hand are selected largely upon their proven substandard marksmanship, with scene following risible scene depicting a fortunate Douglas being unharmed by numberless rounds fired at close range by numberless thugs, after which he predictably brings down one each per trigger pull. Plainly, if Jeff were in fact gunned down, the film would be at its end, this truth eliminating any possible creation of suspense. Additionally, when a viewer finds himself chortling at what are ostensibly harrowing circumstances for the hero, it becomes obvious that this production suffers from a shortfall of logic. There is scant opportunity for the display of acting chops here, although Patrick gamely tries to create his role, while playing honours go to Welliver for his consistently effective portrayal of a principal member of the Forces of Evil.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Zero Tolerance - A Lesson in American Filmmakery, March 16, 2004
This review is from: Zero Tolerance [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Once in a great while, a certain will fall through the cracks for years and years until finally it will be discovered for its inherint greatness. Zero Tolerance is just such a movie. From the opening body-bag limit breaking shootout, to the exciting finale, this movie delivers, and does so with an exploding shotgun. T1000 plays Zero Tolerance (I forgot his real name... It really isnt even important), A man whose had enough of heroin cartels killing his family, and trying to kill him. So he does what any man who up until 5 seconds ago was a cop would do. He loads up for some double-barreled action, systematically taking down each of the 5 members of The White Hand. The Hand may have an army of goons, a vast array of high powered assault rifles, and enough heroin to kill mick jagger, but the one thing that they dont have, are Zeros magic handguns which have the stopping power of a runaway train, and the accuracy of the worlds finest sniper rifles. Combined with his shotgun that is constantly loaded with grenade rounds, there isnt a heroin dealer left standing by the time Zero gets through with things In conclusion, this isnt a movie you should watch. It is a lifestyle you should strive to achieve. Thankyou, Zero Tolerance
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