Sylvester Stallonemay be hitting some high notes again at a late stage in his epic and legendary career withTaylor Sheridan’s comedy mob seriesTulsa Kingon Paramount+, but unfortunately, one of his projects away from Oklahoma has been met with an unimpressed and potentially historically negative reception.Armor, which opened in theaters on November 22, has been met with a universally bad response from critics, currently sitting at 0% on Rotten Tomatoes since its release.
Armorcenters on James (Jason Patric), a struggling alcoholic working as an armored truck driver. His job is thankless, but he shares it with his son Casey (Josh Wiggins), though their relationship has been strained since a tragic accident years earlier.Their routine takes a deadly turn when a seemingly straightforward delivery goes sideways, leaving them trapped on a bridge and under attack by a gang of thieves led by the ruthless and calculating Rook (Stallone). Forced to put their family issues aside, James and Casey must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to survive the harrowing ordeal.
Unfortunately, it seems like the movie’s intriguing idea wasn’t executed well enough, with Stallone — in a rare villainous role — wasted with not enough care paid to the writing of his character, which is nothing short of a real pity given the potential to make a compelling story out of the idea.
In his review of the movie for Collider,Aidan Kelleywas distinctly unimpressed with the film, even if he was satisfied enough with Patric’s display in the film. In his 3 out of 10 review, Aidan said:
The premise ofArmoralready isn’t giving the movie too much gas to work with.A solid performance from Jason Patricdoes give the film a little bit of extra mileage, but weak action and an utter waste of Sylvester Stallone’s talents as both an actor and action star bog the film down in too many issues to count. Where Lionsgate’s other ill-fated action ventures likeBorderlandsandThe Crowmight be remembered as examples of what not to do for an action film,Armormay not even be remembered at all.
Armoris available to watch now on digital and on-demand, should you wish to check it out for yourself from the comfort of your own home. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on Sylvester Stallone andTulsa King.
Armor, directed by Justin Routt, follows armored truck drivers James and his son Casey as they navigate a perilous situation after being ambushed while delivering a suspicious package. Facing escalating danger, they discover the true value of their cargo and must collaborate to outsmart their assailants.
