All bark and no chunk: set off warning disappoints

In search of an exhilarating motion movie starring Jessica Alba? Look elsewhere. Set off Warning could sound sharp given the title, but it surely’s a complicated selection for a revenge movie the place knives are the primary weapons.

There’s nothing scary or surprising right here, simply boring. Whereas streaming providers give us loads of motion B-movies, some are enjoyable and ingenious.

This film had potential. It is from the identical manufacturing firm that introduced us John Wick and Monkey Man, and a feminine director within the motion style is thrilling.

However sadly it’s disappointing. You would possibly put it on in hopes of recapturing Jessica Alba’s motion star days, however you will in all probability change to one thing else earlier than the credit roll.

The motion scenes in Set off Warning are simply as disappointing as the remainder of the movie. Whereas Jessica Alba could have practiced with knives, the struggle scenes are boring and lack any creativity. The sound results staff needed to rely closely on generic knife chopping sounds to make it appear thrilling.

There are a number of temporary moments that trace at what might have been, corresponding to a scene the place Alba makes use of a brush and hedge trimmers as weapons. However these cool components are over in seconds. Regardless of the loud music attempting to pump you up, nothing within the movie truly will increase your coronary heart fee.

There is a scene the place Alba picks up a machete and appears decided. That is presupposed to be a turning level, however there aren’t any huge fights or something fascinating for her to do with it.

Set off Warning finally ends up being simply one other forgettable motion film on a streaming service, and in contrast to some enjoyable responsible pleasure films, this one is a complete dud. The movie is stuffed with knives, however the motion itself is boring and accomplishes nothing.