Silent Night - Budget Unknown - 1 hour and 44 minutes
Brian runs in an ugly Christmas sweater, a jingle bell necklace, and bloody hands. He finds the drive-by shooters in a high-speed chase. Brian cuts them off in an alley and lies in wait with a lead pipe. He hits their windshield, causing them to crash. The driver gets out, beats Brian, and shoots Brian in the windpipe. Brian wakes up in the hospital. He has motor functions but has lost his ability to talk and needs an electrolarynx to speak (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer).
After gaining the ability to walk with a cane, Brian returns home with his wife, Saya. Time stands still in their home. The tree died, and the gifts for their son, Taylor, are under it. Brian remembers his last moments with Taylor. They were playing in the front yard, enjoying the holiday. Then, two gang members drove down their street, shooting at each other, and a stray bullet hit Taylor. Brain's decision to chase them landed him in the hospital. Brian drinks and falls into a depression. He lays in Taylor's bed and comes up with a plan. Brian will research, train, and stock supplies until Christmas Eve. That night, he will kill them all.
This film is an action-driven movie because there is zero dialog. Yes, ZERO spoken conversation. There are a few lines in text messages, but you can count them on two hands. The battles are bloody and entertaining. However, Brian makes mistakes. The director and writer fix this by reminding you that Brian is a home-trained beginner. He learned his techniques from watching self-defense videos and using his electronic skills. Brian doesn't believe taking down the gang is enough. Instead, he must kill them to even the score. This movie is a nod to Joel's acting skills. He must convey depression, fury, and profound loss without a single word. While you won't want to buy this movie, it's worth seeing in the theaters for action fans.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
What you should have done - Brian
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