"This country buys out subversives. Turns rebels into fashion trends."
I think of this line and laugh every time I see a "rebel" wearing an N.W.A. or Ramones t-shirt or sporting elaborate tats. So many things that were once considered dangerous have been mainstreamed because "edginess" became profitable.
Richet and Gibson were obviously inspired by great old school action flicks. There's no filler in this one. Hits the ground running and doesn't let up until the very end.