Nowhere to Run – Movie Review
ABC Film Challenge – Action – Van Damme
Director: Robert Harmon
Writer: Joe Eszterhas, Leslie Bohem, Randy Feldman (Screenplay)
Writer: Joe Eszterhas, Richard Marquand (Story)
Cast
- Jean-Claude Van Damme (Timecop)
- Rosanna Arquette (Rory’s Way)
- Kieran Culkin (Succession)
- Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs)
- Tiffany Taubman
Plot: Sam, an escaped convict, lands up on a farmland owned by a widow. When he learns that a ruthless contractor is trying to take over her land, he helps her to fight against the injustice.
Runtime: 1 Hour 34 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Nowhere to Run starts when Sam Gillen (Van Damme) gets broken out of a prison transport. He takes shelter on Clydie’s (Arquette) farm as he plans to search for his lost loot. However, he discovers Clydie and her kids Mike (Culkin) and Bree (Taubman) have been getting pressured by local businessmen.
Sam decides to step in and support the family against the ruthless men, led by Mr Dunston (Levine). He fights off the threats and protects the neighbouring area. However, it only leads to more problems for the quiet farmers.
Verdict on Nowhere to Run
Nowhere to Run is an action thriller following an escaped convict decides to help a small family dealing with a ruthless businessman. He must use his skills to protect the family as the threats increase with each visit. It leaves him believe he could start a new quiet life away from the life of crime.
This movie falls into the category of a reluctant hero stepping up to do the right thing. They use the time to go on a redemption story to learn what is most important to what they want in life. This is a tried and tested formula and does everything you expect, fitting into the late-night action movies perfectly.
Where to Watch
Final Thoughts – Nowhere to Run is a by-the-book late-night action movie.
