A few thoughts: Followed by two cheap VOD sequels (that I can pretty much guarantee I'll never watch) and based on a video that made some old dude internet famous for about a week, Bad Ass is pure, unadulterated, cheap trash. It's also starring Danny Trejo, which is pretty much the most perfect casting choice imaginable. So, what could I possibly think about a movie based on a viral video starring Danny Trejo? It's garbage? It's fun? It's stupid? All of the above. There no way anyone could go into this movie expecting a legitimate movie, and while the screenplay takes every standard avenue, the ultimate appeal of this movie comes from watching Danny Trejo give one of his more entertaining performances, beating up bad guys and quipping his way through the film like a Mexican Schwarzenegger. But much like Hobo With A Shotgun, Machete, and other modern grindhouse movies, not even a fun leading performance can lift it up to levels higher than just passable. It's very cheap, but Trejo makes it work, even when the plot slows down and relies on his odd sort of charisma.
Fans of pulpy B-movies, especially of the action variety. It won't blow any minds, but it's fun, so who cares?
My grade: C-
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