The Joy of Positivity: Hard Target (1993)
John Woo's American debut is a badass riff on "The Most Dangerous Game" and a perfect vehicle for Jean-Claude Van Damme
When I see a movie set in New Orleans, I reflexively roll my eyes and think, “ANOTHER movie set in New Orleans? How many tax credits can one city offer?” That’s because most movies shot in the most libertine of American cities lean lazily on local color and flavorful accents because they have nothing else to offer.
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