Bob_the_Hobo Val Kilmer and 50 Cent have been cranking out a lot of direct to video gems these days. They did "Streets of Blood", which I actually really enjoyed, and then did "Blood Out", which got worse. "Gun" seems to be the nail on the coffin in a strange relationship.Val Kilmer plays Angel (what kind of name is that for Val Kilmer?!), a man released from prison after taking the rap for his gun-running friend played by 50 Cent. Angel immediately goes back to his old ways, and helps 50's rising ring come to glory in battle-scarred Detroit, despite the efforts of a relentless detective (James Remar).An interesting plot that covers many bases, ie the gun-control problem in the U.S. (particularly Detroit) as well as the violence guns ultimately cause from their simple existence. I took "Gun" to be a film lightly promoting Gun Control, which is an admirable message from the film's screenwriter 50 Cent.The script is well-written, which is a definite plus. Several of the scenes are very compelling and concerning, especially those with James Remar and John Larroquette. But several other scenes seem thrown in, without any sort of analysis or reason for them being there. One such scene is where 50 tells Val of how guns killed both his parents as a child. The irony is something that I suppose is obvious, but it's not covered well in the film. The scene seems shaky, and doesn't represent all that it could, or is really supposed to.The acting really lacks. Val Kilmer has put on weight, his eyes are lifeless, and his performance here seems forced. He seems to read his lines from a poster behind the camera. But 50 Cent is just awful here. Whatever acting talent briefly blossomed in Streets of Blood had gone under for this performance. I hope he gets better, because 50 has a lot of potential. Though James Remar really makes up for both of them, he's very good and turns in a great role. John Larroquette has a fantastic couple of scenes at the end, and by the end of the film he's the light at the end of the tunnel. Danny Trejo has a small cameo as well."Gun" is a film with a lot of potential but few gears that get the machine moving. If you're willing to look past glaring errors and some wooden acting, you might enjoy it as much as I did.

jaded_t This movie was very hard to watch. This plot has been done time and again. It is shocking that such good actors chose to be in a movie with such a bad script. The cinematography and direction were beyond cliché in terms of the sequencing of scenes, flashbacks and angles. Fifty Cent may be good at writing rap tunes but he is certainly not a screen play writer. While it is good to want to expand one's repertoire, perhaps he should take some classes before attempting to do something like this again. I terms of the acting, it is squeamish to have to watch good actors deliver bad lines (with straight faces). I often wondered if they wanted to burst out laughing at certain parts. I suppose that is what they are paid for but it is still hard to watch. I don't recommend this movie at all. Waste of time that you will never get back in your life.

nacarver First, let me start by saying I have watched a lot of movies with 50 Cent either starring in or having a supporting role, in the last five years; beginning with "Get Rich or Die Trying'" (2005). Always hoping he would get better or quit. Surprisingly, "Gun" kept me in my seat until the end. That's what I look for in a good movie. And what's even more surprising is the fact that the story was written by 50 Cent. I would recommend this movie. Definitely not Oscar material, but more than watchable. The twist, which is somewhat predictable, was well played out and would have come as more of a treat if it wasn't given away in almost every description of Val Kilmer's role in the movie. Almost didn't watch this because 50 Cent is on the cover, but glad I did.

fotobiz I thought the chemistry between Val Kilmer and Curtis "50 cent" Jackson was dynamic. The action and acting was spot on. I believe this film was filmed in Grand Rapids Michigan. The actors in this film are Val Kilmer, John Larroquette, Hassan Johnson, Anna Lynne McCord, LaLa Vazquez, 50 Cent, Elise Neal, Paul Calderon, Mark Famiglietti, James Remar, Christa Campbell. This film pretty much documents the real world in gun trading on the today's streets showing the relationship between street thugs and police officers. Anna Lynn McCord looked fantastic in this film staring next to 50 Cent. Val Kilmer and 50 Cent really pulls this one off.