REVIEW - WE DIE YOUNG Van Damme is back! I've waited a long time to say that and mean it, recently he's been in some quite poor films but...... Set in Washington DC 20 minutes from the White House in a deprived area this story follows 2 kids trying to escape the drug filled neighbourhood, but reading this you may think this film is yet another run of the mill film of kids trying to escape the hood but wow, the human story, the characters (even the man who runs the neighbourhood), the twists and turns and the whole story arch brings this whole film to life, so much so you feel and care for the characters. Van Damme shines in this film without opening his mouth once (no spoilers). Thoroughly enjoyed this film from start to surprising finish which I even didn't see coming, respect to the writers! More story than Van Dammes usual films and certainly one to see. Rating 8 out of 10

This was actually a very good movie. Much better than I expected. Jean Claude Van Damme is not the main character and has no speaking lines at all. The 2 lead characters are from the 2nd Sicario movie and did an awesome job in this one.

For a low-budget feature this film is well executed and has a studio "A" feel throughout. JCVD is award worthy and the entire cast is excellent. As an Editor I appreciate the monumental task of piecing together something coherent and watchable but this goes beyond that into the highest level of the craft. It's heartbreaking to think of people living in such desperate conditions and the Director conveys the "street" very well. Thumbs Up!