Checkmate

I would really like to tell you this film was great because of the actors that appeared in it; however, I cannot.  The film was bad!

Or, should I say…it was poorly directed. 

The story was somewhat complex.  It contained three distinct storylines that converged into a single, intriguing narrative.   Yet, it seemed as though the story was told from the wrong point of view.  From the vantage point the director gives us, it is difficult to absorb the depth of the story until the end.  Even at that point, you are forced to fill in the gaps with your own thoughts.

Recommendation: Leave this film on the shelf and off of your streaming list.

Starring: Danny Glover, Sean Astin, Vinnie Jones, Johnny Messner, Antwon Tanner, David Chisum