VFW: B-

Stephen Lang. William Sadler. Fred Williamson. Martin Kove. David Patrick Kelly. George Wendt. When’s the last time you’ve seen these actors have so much fun in a movie? VFW is a gory siege film with a pulsing Carpenter-esque score about war vets defending a young woman who’s stolen a gang’s cache of drugs. However, audiences won’t care for her unlikeable character. Harsh blue-red lighting and flat villains also affect overall enjoyment. Because of the charisma, natural dialogue, and camaraderie Lang and co. bring, I’m willing to overlook VFW’s flaws and go along for the ride. Because it’s still pretty badass.

Sean Woodard, Film Editor