Blackjack

1998

Action / Comedy / Crime / Drama / Thriller

16
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 27% · 4 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 27% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 4.8/10 10 4829 4.8K

Plot summary

After saving Casey, a daughter of his friend, from hired assassins, Jack Devlin is hit with a strange phobia - fear of white color. But when his other friend, who works as a bodyguard for a supermodel, is wounded, Jack decides to step in for him. Now he must confront his fear and the assassin, who seems to be well aware of Jack's problem.

Director

John Woo Photo
John Woo

Top cast

Dolph Lundgren Photo
Dolph Lundgren as Jack Devlin
Janet Bailey Photo
Janet Bailey as Connie Hastings
Albert Schultz Photo
Albert Schultz as Derek Smythe
Peter Keleghan Photo
Peter Keleghan as Bobby Stern
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
1.01 GB
978*720
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 2
2.07 GB
1456*1072
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 8

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by anthonygibbons1 5 / 10

Dolph-a-thon part 18 This was a TV pilot that was never picked up

First and foremost this was never intended as a movie. So I do think that should be taken into consideration when viewing.This was a TV pilot for a show that was never picked up.After this the pilot was restructured and released DTV to capitalize on Dolph Lundgren's popularity in DTV market.It probably had the opposite effect and really harmed his career.Although it got released before, Blackjack (1998) was filmed after Dolph Lundgren's two previous films, Fallen Knight (1998) and Sweepers (1998), that he had made back to back earlier that year (1997).This 'movie' as an hour long TV pilot would probably be quite fun. It's mostly set up and introducing us to the world of Jack Devlin played by Dolph Lundgren, a U. S Marshal who protects high-profile clients when it comes to a matter of security.The character Jack Devlin is hit with a strange phobia - fear of white color.It's a very silly premise but Dolph Lundgren is quite charming in the role. We get introduced to characters that would have been recurring characters in a TV show.The action for a TV show at the time is actually handled quite well.'Alias' and 'Dark Angel' would come out a few years later so there was clearly a market for this type of TV spy thriller.Sadly we will never know if this could have worked as a TV show.This is more of a curiosity for Dolph Lundgren fans. It would have been fun to see him pursue a TV career as 'Blackjack' seem to represent a real downtrend in his output and popularity.I do think this film harmed his career and it is evident in the movies he did after this. The quality of his output declined.I don't think I would recommend this but, if you have low expectations and view it as a curiosity in both Woo and Lundgren's careers you can enjoy some of the action.It's very slow and unnecessarily long.
Reviewed by BroadswordCallinDannyBoy 4 / 10

Woo is folly. Here, at least.

Jack Devlin is a bodyguard for high paying clients and his latest assignment has him protecting a supermodel from a killer. Deviln's weakness is fear of the color white (yes you read that correctly) and this killer he is after knows that proving his capture to be difficult.This film is John Woo from beginning to end and any fan of the action director will instantly recognize that. Slow motion, dual handguns, fairly relentless action, and a strong focus on characterization. The problem is the film is boring. And I mean BORING. Main reason being that while it contains many traditional Woo elements, they are presented on such a small scale and so underdeveloped that it is almost sad to acknowledge that this is John Woo action picture when it actually feels like a third-rate wannabe copycat of a John Woo action picture.With almost every scene you'll just be going "that's it?" Unforetunately yes, that is it. 4/10Rated R despite limited violence
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