Explore The Island in this Gripping Tale of Vengeance
Director: Shaun Paul Piccinino
Writer: Michael Caissie, Philippe Martinez (Screenplay)
Cast
- Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight)
- Gillian White (Take Back)
- Jackson Rathbone (Twilight)
- Edoardo Costa (Non-Stop)
- Wayne Gordon (Angel Has Fallen)
Plot: When his brother is killed, LAPD officer Mark leaves the city to return to the island he grew up on. Seeking answers and vengeance, he soon finds himself in a bloody battle with the corrupt tycoon who’s taken over the island paradise.
Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Island starts when LAPD cop Mark (Michael Jai White) returns to his childhood home. He learns his brother has been murdered and learns that Manuel (Costa) has taken over the island. Manuel murders anyone who gets in his way or who has wronged him, which includes Mark’s brother.
Mark decides to use his connections, including his ex-wife Akilah (Gillian White) to learn the truth. However, this sees him going to war with the ruthless gangster who has taken over the island.
Verdict on The Island
The Island is an action thriller following a determined LAPD cop who goes in search of the man who killed his brother. It follows him returning home to come face to face with the ruthless gangster running his homeland. Now, he must use his skills to galvanize the islanders to help him win the battle and bring down the gangster.
This is an action movie designed to show off the skills of Michael Jai White. We know he is an excellent action star with a large area of fighting techniques. This shows him off at his best. Even if the story is like a Walking Tall concept, where a military/police figure returns home to take on a gangster. It works for an entertaining late-night action movie.
Where to Watch
On UK digital platforms 29 January 2024
Final Thoughts –The Island is an entertaining late-night action movie.
