The Beast Review
IGN • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "The Beast," starring Samuel L. Jackson and Joel Kinnaman, will be released in theaters on October 9 and is directed by Renny Harlin, reuniting with Jackson from previous films.
- The film follows the U.S. President trapped inside his heavily armored limousine, "The Beast," as he navigates a war zone after a coordinated terrorist attack cripples national defense.
- The story unfolds in real time, focusing on the tense dynamic between the President and a wounded Secret Service agent, with relentless action and high-tech weaponry featured throughout.
- Jackson's character is a Vietnam War veteran dealing with PTSD and survivor’s guilt, adding emotional depth to the high-stakes thriller.
- The movie pays homage to classic action-thrillers with a lean, intense style and innovative filming techniques, such as LED stage shooting, creating an immersive experience inside the limo setting.
