To say that this is a cool movie would be an understatement. I was very curious to see whether this movie was action or horror, when in fact, it was a hybrid of both. This is the first and possibly only French movie I’ve ever seen, and I have to tell you, if they can make movies like this then: viva la France!
There is a rash spree of brutal mutilations being done by a mysterious beast. Villagers and such are being mutilated like animals and the village is on a mission to hunt it down. Two mysterious strangers stroll into town and instantly change the town’s view of the mysterious murders in the forest. One man Jean-François is a settler, and also a scientist whom with his silent Native American blood brother Mani, played by Mark Dacascos (Who I fondly remember from “Only the Strong”) decides to hunt down the mysterious force. They then discover there is an entirely big conspiracy behind it. This reminded me a lot of a more superior “Green Hornet” type of action adventure, resembling much of the characteristics of the protagonists.
Throughout the entire film, we get to delve into this odd, strange, erotic journey where the two men must meet the townsfolk and stop the force once and for all. That said, there are about three or four long action scenes and most of the first half of the movie tends to drag and is very plot driven. A hardcore fan for mindless action movies might not like this much, but if you’re willing to follow the narrative, you will be in for a treat with the actual fight scenes. Now, I’m never one to ruin the ending or punch line to a movie, but mind you, this is a whopper.
The movie has some ingenious action scenes in the finale, including this great sword fight in the end with this cool sword and an excellent killing spree that is very superior to most action movies in Hollywood today. All in all, “Brotherhood of the Wolf” is a surprisingly great action movie with a plot driven, character strong base. If you’re willing to appreciate the slow burn, then this is a definite gem.