In “Boss Level” with Mel Gibson, a “The Purge” star experiences the same bloodbath over and over again. You haven’t seen the movie yet? Then you can catch up with it now on Amazon Prime Video.
With the fast-paced ripper “Boss Level,” Amazon Prime Video expands its lineup with an extremely entertaining action film. Originally slated for theatrical release, the bloody “And Every Day Greets the Groundhog” variation will be released straight to Blu-ray and DVD in April 2021.
THIS IS WHAT “BOSS LEVEL” IS ALL ABOUT
Former Delta Force soldier Roy Pulver (Frank Grillo) has a huge problem: he’s stuck in a time loop. For him, this means that every day he has to face a whole new set of crazed hitmen who are mercilessly hunting him down. Sometimes he manages to make it through to the evening, but often he loses his head by midday.
But no matter how and in which way Roy has to die, the game starts all over again. One day, however, Roy discovers evidence of a secret government project and encounters Colonel Ventor (Mel Gibson), who is pursuing his own agenda. Roy realizes that not only is his future at stake, but his family’s lives are also in danger…
“BOSS LEVEL” IS REALLY FUN!
“Boss Level” is one of those movies that lives primarily on its basic idea. With Joe Carnahan, who previously directed the worthwhile “Narc” and “The Grey”, the bloody, fun action thriller can rely on a director who effortlessly maintains the entertainment factor over a little more than 100 minutes. The rest is done by a strong cast, led by “The Purge” star Frank Grillo.
The official FILMSTARTS review gave “Boss Level” a good 3 out of 5 possible stars. In his conclusion, our author Lutz Granert writes: “‘Boss Level’ impresses with a snappy narrative, cool over-the-top action and brute humor. However, as in the beating video games of the 80s, the plot and the characters are inherently rather crude – which in an off-the-wall B-movie like this only becomes a problem when Joe Carnahan suddenly tries to tell a redemption story in the second half that is not very convincing under these circumstances. “
