A man out on parole goes after his part of the take from the crime that put him inside while evading the police.
Out on VOD Friday May 22nd, 2026.
Written by Matthew Robert Kelly and Stu Small, and directed by Elliott Montello, Reckless is a fun action film with tons of action, so it serves exactly what it advertises. Let’s be honest, most folks will come to this film to see fights and to see people get kicked by Adkins, and the story delivers on this. The rest of the elements work as well, but they seem to take a backseat to the action sequences. Yes, there’s some character development, some connections between the characters, and a few dramatic moments, but the film knows what it is, and a big drama it ain’t. The film makes no qualms about what it is and what it isn’t; it goes for broke on its action, and it makes sure that the characters are decently developed while not spending too much time on that aspect. The story may be a bit thin and a bit predictable, but it’s serviceable and so is the direction.
Of course, the cast is the main appeal here. Somewhere between Scott Adkins and Vinnie Jones, folks expect action, and lots of it. As preparation to see the film, fair warning, but Jones doesn’t have all that much screen time and during those few minutes, he does his best Vinnie Jones as a criminal boss. He does well, but it feels really familiar. As the lead, Scott Adkins gives the kind of performance one can expect as well: Violent with more nuance than most when it comes to the drama than most of his peers. He’s a solid action actor who also pays attention to the acting and not just the action which shoes here. Getting the most screen time from the rest of the cast is Nicole Deon as Kimber. She adds a little something extra, that extra drama that will keep some paying attention. She also gives a more than decent performance, showing she can hold her own. This being her second feature film (after a musical and two tv roles), she’s someone to watch, she’s good and she’s fun.
The look of the film here is interesting with cinematography and editing working together like a team. The film has that modern action look with tons of energy coming off of the images while allowing the viewers to see the action and the fights. It is cut in an energetic way without robbing the audience of a proper viewer on the fights. There is a ton going on here and between the framing, the camera movements, and the editing, it could easily become too much, but it never does. The look, movement, and energy of the film add to the fun and the entertainment.
Reckless is a fun action film that keeps the viewer interested throughout its run with a solid lead performance, a really good supporting lady, and a general supporting cast that works decently for the film. It also decently written and directed while the images work great.