WFG RATING: B

A Meyham Films/Anointed Media production. Directed and produced by Warren Foster Sr. Written by Robert Parham and David Perez. Cinematography by Marcos Cardoza. Edited by Dennis Blair.

Stars Robert Parham, Kenya Hunter-Placido, Andre “Chyna” McCoy, Randy Taylor, Darryl Vidal, Rick H. Jones, Darwin Mendioro, and Elise Hollywood Evans

From the producer of Cocaine Roach comes this indie action film that is quite a fun watch thanks to its plot, sometimes over the top antagonists, and action scenes.

Marcus Blades was a lethal gun for hire, a man who lives by the sword and the gun—until his world is shattered. When his beloved wife is brutally murdered at the hands of the ruthless entrepreneur Mr. Nelson, Marcus walks away from the life of a hired killer, drowning in grief and regret and becomes a transporter. However, he soon learns that the past will catch up to him. 

Nelson has his sights set on up-and-coming singer Neva. As someone he wants under his thumb, he sends his enforcer, Osborne, to ensure her abduction. Unaware of the connection, Osborne hires Marcus for the job, a decision that sets off a deadly chain of events that will lead to a quest for revenge and redemption for Marcus.

Indie action films can be hit or miss for the most part. It all depends on the person’s taste. This film is actually quite fun and offers quite an interesting narrative. The film is told primarily in flashback from the perspective of our protagonist, Marcus Blades, a former hitman whose life is turned upside down after the death of his wife. 

Robert Parham, a former kickboxing champion turned actor and filmmaker is pretty good as Blades. Making ends meet, we first see him as a “transporter” before taking the job that gives him both redemption and revenge. However, it involves kidnapping singer Neva, who is well played by Kenya Hunter-Placido. Not only does she do pretty well with her acting chops, but she’s got a voice to boot as well.

Randy Taylor also pulls in a pretty good performance as Nelson, the main villain who runs the underworld and is responsible for the death of Blades’ wife. He plays the role with slyness and when needed, ruthlessness without having to resort to going over the top. The same can’t be said for his henchman Osborne, played in a more laughable comical manner by Darwin Mendioro. He goes to the extreme with his reactions to situations, even going as far as just shooting his gun on the ground to let his aggression out when things don’t go as planned. 

Chyna McCoy makes the most of his role as Det. Jherico, a cop whose unorthodox ways gets him in hot water with his boss Chief Willis, played in a cameo by The Karate Kid’s Darryl Vidal. McCoy even gets in on some of the action when it calls for it. Along with Parham and special guest choreographer Art Camacho, the fight scenes are actually pretty good for what they work with. The finale takes quite an unexpected turn and at first, makes you question what happened, but the epilogue brings it all together.

Bullets, Blades, and Blood is a pretty fun indie action film that has it all: a good narrative on revenge and redemption, decent action, and some over the top goodness in some of the antagonists. It’s a fun ride to enjoy for those who love low budget action.

The film is scheduled to be released sometime this Summer.