This film made me finally understand that achieving mindless action that is actually entertaining is a skill. Even if you shut your brain off to enjoy the exciting shots and punches thrown, you will eventually wipe the drool away and realize that the plot is ridiculous. The character motivations turn from questionable to directly contradictory. The protagonists clearly become the bad guys, but not in a way that feels like the director wants you to think they are the bad guys. I am surprised Russo wrote this screen play and even more surprised that he let it materialize. Great action though.