'Guns Akimbo' A Review

Guns Akimbo is an action/comedy about frustrated office drone Miles(Daniel Radcliffe) who's only past time is as a righteous internet troll. When he antagonizes users on Skizm, a criminal organization that livestreams fights to the death, eliciting their ire. Various members capture him and bolt guns to his hands and force him to square off against Skizm's reigning champion Nix(Samara Weaving).

Radcliffe continues his eclectic and odd post-Potter career with this project playing essentially the everyman in this bizarre world and context, this put-upon action hero. He balances the gun play and blood perfectly with humor. Weaving has the bigger character and clearly relishes the opportunity playing this demented, wry killer with such exuberance it's wonderful. The supporting cast are all fun but none are terribly developed, which is fine, the story is propulsive not a character study.

Visually the film is gritty, quick and dirty, the soundtrack full of 80's and 90's hits. It has an odd analogue feel despite the streaming element and the large number of CGI explosions. The costumes are all beautifully practically rendered and the production design works together to create a pleasing tactile quality.

Not terribly sophisticated but engrossing and fun action, a steadily building momentum, effective comedy, and a cast that is clearly having a great time make for a surprisingly solid film.

Available to rent on most VOD platforms.

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