I'm a US citizen who travels to Canada about once a year to check out a Canadian content movie that sounds of interest. I'm not a huge fan of war movies to begin with, but thought I'd give "Hyena Road" a try. It wasn't as horrid as "Passchendaele", but still left a lot to be desired.
Much of the dialog was hard to hear and/or comprehend. Rossif Sutherland, in particular, failed to impress and needs elocution lessons if he wants to star in any future films.
The movie was meant more as a "day in the life" movie than a scripted plot, which can be fine. It seemed that given that, we really didn't need the romantic subplot yet again, which Paul Gross seems to feel is essential in any film. It ruined his first war flick, and was unnecessary in this one.
The best acting in the movie was done by Christine Horne. She was very good. I also enjoyed the "Ghost" and "Cleaner" actors. As previously mentioned, I did not care for Rossif Sutherland in the first outing I've seen from him. Everyone else did a decent job, but nobody was outstanding. That sums up my thoughts on the movie.
Decent, but not worth the money to see it on the big screen.
Much of the dialog was hard to hear and/or comprehend. Rossif Sutherland, in particular, failed to impress and needs elocution lessons if he wants to star in any future films.
The movie was meant more as a "day in the life" movie than a scripted plot, which can be fine. It seemed that given that, we really didn't need the romantic subplot yet again, which Paul Gross seems to feel is essential in any film. It ruined his first war flick, and was unnecessary in this one.
The best acting in the movie was done by Christine Horne. She was very good. I also enjoyed the "Ghost" and "Cleaner" actors. As previously mentioned, I did not care for Rossif Sutherland in the first outing I've seen from him. Everyone else did a decent job, but nobody was outstanding. That sums up my thoughts on the movie.
Decent, but not worth the money to see it on the big screen.