THE SIEGE Review: Daniel Stisen’s Latest Ode To 90s Action Nostalgia Holds The Fort
The Siege opens in theatres Friday, March 10, followed by Digital and On Demand rollouts on March 14.
The Siege opens in theatres Friday, March 10, followed by Digital and On Demand rollouts on March 14.
Saban Films has publicly unveiled the official trailer for The Siege, a brawny new action thriller that sees former bodybuilder-turned-actor and filmmaker Daniel Stisen back in the spotlight following his 2021 coming-out venture, Last Man Down. Miss Willoughby and the Haunted Bookshop helmer Brad Watson directs from a script storied by Tom Paton and written by Nicole Bartlett.
Robert Samuels (HKSA) made his recent premiere at the Urban Action Showcase & Expo in New York City with the new movie, Jun. Thus, details for a wider release remain pending for the new thriller which centers on characters each with a task to perform in the wake of a young clone’s escape from a mysterious facility. Cheyenne Tang leads a cast that includes Teniece Divya Johnson, David Chen, John DeBlasio, Kage Yami, Patrick Logan Pace, Eric Moran and David Lavallee Jr. with Tresa Man, Stephanie Pham and Angela Jordan also starring.
Currently completed following its extensive development and production is what lies ahead for actor and producer Paul Allica’s latest brainchild, The Siege. A feature-length rework of Robin Hood folklore, the project is well on deck for some results to reveal in 2018 from artistic director Stu Stanton, and action director and Jackie Chan stunt veteran Paul Andreovski. Feel free to check out my previous interview with Allica and stay tuned.
Maverick tokusatsu filmmaker Bueno earned swarms of praise from cult fans for his 2016 independent action sci-fi, Gun Caliber, a suit-action hero delivered resoundingly in the vein of Deadpool and to that effect, the first of its kind for the toku genre. This year he’s looking to do plenty of the same with a sequel designating our hero with a more slick design and even more bullets and bad language to boot for Strega, now with our hero fighting once again to save Tokyo when he learns that Vector Card technology is being used to turn Tokyo into a city of monsters. Bueno is also the arbiter and host of all things toku on the Garage Hero YouTube channel where you can learn more about his projects.
2018 should finally be the year we get to see more of what’s in store with Muay Thai drama, The Haymaker, from Hood River Entertainment and HeroFace Productions. Actor and director Nick Sasso stars and leads the story of a bouncer whose closeness with a transgender performer encourages him to get back in the ring. Nuyorican trans singer and songwriter Nomi Ruiz makes her screen debut among a cast that also enlists D.B. Sweeney, Udo Kier, John Ventimiglia and actress Zoë Bell.
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Joe Cole headlines Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire’s new Billy Moore adaptation, A Prayer Before Dawn. The film presents a look into the life that inspired the previous book which centers on Moore’s harrowing journey behind bars in a Thai prison where he decides to ante up on his boxing through his introduction into Muay Thai. The trailer which aired back in October proved exquisite marking a terrific move for A24. Stay tuned for more on this one.
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I forget what initially drew me into the direction of filmmaker and actor Paul Allica. It could have been just a random search for something to write about – whatever the case is, however, it doesn’t undercut why I’ve given him as much attention as I have since the summer, and deservedly so with the amount of work he’s been progressing with this year.
The once great country of England is splintering as its people struggle to pay for the crusades, with the King away and his territories being controlled by the corrupt Prince John, the country is on the verge of revolution. The people need a hero, and one shall rise and fight to restore honour to its people.
You’re forgiven for being a little apprehensive when you’re introduced to a film that promises Raid-like expectations. Some titles make the cut while others fall may short, and nowadays you’ll find lead actor and producer Paul Allica lending his own effort to measure with the new period action thriller, The Siege.
This one promises a story featuring an assortment of notable medieval heroes and Arthurian legends led by the English folkloric outlaw himself, Robin Hood, as they descend unto a castle dead set on hunting down the sheriff of Nottingham. The concept further bolsters an Expendables-style feel by way of A Knight’s Tale and other medieval tropes therein for a bold production hopefully starting later this year.
After the brutal murder of his mother at the hand of the Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin Hood vows revenge. However, this is not a fight he can win alone – first he must learn to fight with and trust others.
Advised and mentored by the reclusive mystic, Merlin, Robin gathers a team of outcasts, mavericks and fugitives, each of whom holds a grudge and an extreme skill to help bring down the tyrannical sheriff.
Working together they rally the dispirited villagers to prepare for an assault on the castle The Sheriff of Nottingham shelters in.
The Siege combines adventure, thrills and even a touch of romance in a non-stop action story that will excite and entertain in equal measure.
As such, you can learn tons more about the project, specific character descriptions ranging from origins and dialect to fighting style, and accordingly, possible perks from Allica in partnership with Shaun MacFadyen over at the film’s Indiegogo campaign page which has about a month left in its crowdfunding run. The IGG page also has a sizzle trailer; it’s pretty badly knit and narrated, but the vision itself looks keen on something good for fans.
Head on over and check it out!
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