As I have said before. I have a soft spot for his films but the last couple I have seen have lacked one vital ingredient-Fun.
Most Van Damme films are watered down second rate Rocky wannabees that remain eminently watchable. His output recently is incredibly earnest. Consequently this exposes even more the inherent faults in a guy who can't act and who always allies himself with second rate directors.
Yes. Sometimes I am miles behind everyone else culturally but I like to find things at my own pace and not be carried away by the current consensus. I had been warned that this takes a couple of watches to get it. No chance for me. Same as Talledega Nights-loved it. Will Ferrell has that rare commodity that is endearing to the British-self effacing humour. I thought it was great and I know it will get better on subsequent views.