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Culminating a decades long friendship from their involvement with The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, genre stars Johnny Yong Bosch and Jason Narvy have collaborated since on a host of action drenched entertainment after the fact. From appearing together in such adrenaline pumping titles like the short film Ark Exitus to the very underrated Extreme Heist which needs to be seen, the pair have showcased their talents for a rabid fanbase reaching different generations throughout the years.
Both Bosch and Narvy have come together once more for a new dark and foreboding tale of vigilante carnage with Prime Video’s new indie actioner Spades. This title totally flew under my radar, and I literally found it while scrolling through my Prime guide yesterday and upon gazing at the official trailer, I was hooked instantly with its noirish visuals, visceral storytelling and jaw dropping action design which includes both fisticuffs and firepower. Do not take my word for it though, scroll below and partake in some brazen and violent shenanigans with Bosch taking on a new role worthy of The Punisher!
Detective James Bishop, haunted by the war inside him, hunts a masked vigilante called Spades, until his daughter’s disappearance reveals a trafficking ring and a past that ties him to the killer.
Now it’s important to note that this is Bosch’s baby in every way as he not only stars in the film, but he also wrote produced and directed the film which essentially highlights his insane skills with martial arts action wizardry and immersive storytelling. Bosch produced the film as well along with Narvy who plays a burned-out cop suffering from combat PTSD who must take on the city’s newest vigilante threat known only as Spade played by Bosch. Nobu Shimamoto and Kaiji Tang round out the cast.
TRAILER TACTICAL REACTION: This is not an official review yet as I have yet to watch the full film (although I have since purchased it), but I will evaluate what I saw from the trailer, and this definitely oozes graphic novel vibes with its brooding visuals, extreme action and bleak design that showcases a city consumed by crime. Vigilantes are nothing new in entertainment, but there is a reason why people gravitate towards this subgenre of merciless justice and Bosch’s Spades looks to deliver high caliber value with limited means and resources and that’s nothing short of miraculous. His take on the “above the law” motif showcases a new anti-hero for a new generation. Everyone knows that Frank Castle is my favorite character in comics, television or movies and this one looks to deliver that kind of ominous viewing as violence encompasses every frame and the action is in your face with Bosch’s slick and sizzling choreography which comes courtesy of action director and fight choreographer Hector Soria. I am now on a mission to highlight this one and promote it, so it finds the appropriate audience. Stay tuned for more to come on this one.
Spades is Now Available on Prime Video!
