Sam Hayden (Scott Martin) is an assassin with a unique perspective. He only targets other assassins and is highly sought for his ability to locate and eliminate the deadliest people on the planet when they’re services have become a liability or they have broken the rules of their profession.
Sam has a solitary lifestyle and is determined to be viewed as the ultimate assassin, no matter the cost.
When he is assigned Charles Managold (Dolph Lundgren) at a location near his home, he eagerly accepts the job, as taking down someone with Managold’s reputation can only increase his legacy.
In the film “Exit Protocol”, things are not always as easy and simple as they appear, as once engaged with Managold, things become increasingly complicated when other assassins and their support teams enter into the picture.
Their arrival causes Sam to question some of the choices he has made in his past as well, and the consequences of taking out someone who has a baby on the way, who appears to have found religion, and did not kill him when the opportunity arose.
The setup for the film is entertaining, and while it was playing on one screen at a local multiplex, this is the type of movie that works better for many people as a streaming viewing. Back in the day, it would be seen as a direct to video style movie, and knowing what separates it from the larger budgeted and slicker studio productions allows for various tolerances to be applied.
At times, the acting is glaringly bad even for a movie of this genre, but the performers are sincere and energetic in their portrayals, which allows for some entertainment for those lookingf or some retro action.
2.5 stars out of 5
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