Arnold Schwarzeneggermade himself legendary in the kind of man-of-action films that emphasized his feats of strength and natural charm.
He often had heroes that were larger than life, even in ensembles likePredatorandThe Expendablesfranchise.
Sabotagehas the makings of a gritty conspiracy thrillerunder Ayers direction.
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The director combinesTraffics documentary approach to exploring the war on drugs and the brutality of the drug cartels inSicario.
Yet,it allowed the Austrian superstar to play his most human characterin a genre he once dominated.
What Is ‘Sabotage’ About?
Sabotage is not a tongue-in-cheek action picture in the mold ofThe Expendables.
The sequence moves at a lightning-fast pace and establishes the teamas modern-day cowboys with badges.
In many ways,Sabotageplays as a spiritual successor to Ayers previous corrupt cop thrillerStreet Kings.
As an audience, we know Breacher is far from innocent as a DEA agent.
This powerful moment for Schwarzenegger as an actor far surpasses his forced, broken cop character fromEnd of Days.
“Put that cookie down, now!”
However, it becameStarz Networks #1 streaming hita decade after it hit the theaters.
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