The Top 10 Highest-Profile Straight-to-DVD Releases
By Robert Sims, Special to Hollywood.com
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
7. Chaos
The Big Losers: Jason Statham, Ryan Phillippe, Wesley Snipes
Deservedly Dumped?: The prison-bound Snipes has more to worry about these days than whether his cliché-ridden shoot-em-ups continue to debut on DVD. Still, it’s a surprise that this crime caper—pitting Snipes’ resourceful bank robber against Statham’s disgraced cop and Phillippe's by-the-book detective—would bypass theaters. Statham enjoys a loyal following, so Chaos probably would have done as well as Crank or The Transporter. Indeed, the typically steely Statham and the terribly serious Phillippe carry Chaos on their backs given that the loose-and-cocky Snipes is often nowhere to be seen. Director Tony Giglio fails to keep things moving quickly or prevent the sense of déjà vu that accompanies Chaos. After all, Statham’s been involved in his fair share of bank jobs, and the twist ending is too close to War’s for comfort.
Stars: 2