Bullet Points: Guns Akimbo

A movie about a guy who gets guns bolted to his hands? Of course, Bulletproof Action is going to review it. Enough talk, let’s go!

• Keyboard Warrior: Daniel Radcliffe is Miles. He’s a loser on so many levels. His girlfriend dumped him. His boss hates him. His best friend is his asthma inhaler. He codes for a video game company, and the only time he gets to be macho, is when he’s on his keyboard, trolling the trolls. You know, talking big behind a keyboard. One night, he trolls the wrong person, and he wakes up with guns for hands. Maybe you should think twice before you post something on the internet?
• Skizm: Guns Akimbo is all about Skizm. You see, Skizm is an underground internet sensation. I would describe it as Fight Club meets The Running Man meets Death Race meets Bumfights. It has desperate people trying to kill each other, while the audience watches 24 / 7 on a live feed. The more views, the more revenue. Skizm is operated by a loco guy with face tattoos named Riktor. He’s the one who bolted Harvey Pothead’s hands. Miles, loser one minute, contestant in Skizm the next. What’s even worse? The Baddest of the Bad is coming after him, Samara Weaving’s Nix.

• Nix: I have a theory: Samara Weaving will be the MVP in every movie she’s in. Ready or Not, The Babysitter and Mayhem, she’s bringing the heat each and every time. It is no different in Guns Akimbo. She’s a walking Terminator. She’s shooting guys in the dick, while cracking jokes. She does so much cocaine, Tony Montana would be jealous. She’s an action machine. It doesn’t matter the size of the gun, she can handle them all. A huge shout out to all the stunt players who helped both Samara and Daniel look so good.
• The Action: We have a lot of action, as Guns Akimbo goes from a chase movie to a kidnapping rescue mission. The action is very comic book / video game-esque. Bullets fly. People die. I’m not a CG fan, and Guns Akimbo does have an ample amount of CG blood splatter. That’s my only complaint about Guns Akimbo. Jason Lei Howden has directed another blood soaked splatter flick. If you haven’t seen his first film, Deathgasm, I highly recommend it.

• Final Thoughts: Guns Akimbo doesn’t take a lot of time to breathe, and that’s crazy, since the lead has severe asthma. It is hilarious at times. Especially, watching Miles trying to operate with guns for hands. From using the bathroom to opening a door, nothing is easy when you have guns for hands. Except, maybe killing bad guys while you’re trying to save your ex? Guns Akimbo isn’t a Hollywood movie, so don’t expect your typical Hollywood ending. Daniel Radcliffe and Samara Weaving both make excellent leads. Fans of either one, should enjoy. Also, the soundtrack is hilarious. Jason Lei Howden definitely picked the right songs for the right scenes. Action movie aficionados, watch with confidence!

Bonus Bullet Points for sticking with me till the end

• Hot Dog: You might go vegetarian after watching Daniel Radcliffe try to eat an 8-month-old half-eaten hot dog.
• Favorite Quote: “Never bring a spork to a gunfight.”
• FYI: Guns Akimbo is now available to rent on VOD.