without Nicolas Cage, there'd be almost no reason to see the by-the-numbers revenge thriller "A Score to Settle." With him, the movie isn't just watchable, it's occasionally riveting
it's too bad because Ku's ideas are sound; but the execution falls short thanks in part to the devolution from contemplative drama to unbridled shoot 'em up
director Shawn Ku manages to capture a few moments that will make the latest Nic Cage supercut of the actor's bizarre on-screen moments. Otherwise this tale barely treads water, and all but sinks with its ridiculous third act twist