The biggest
crime of No Good Deed is simply how
dull and unimaginative it manages to be with the simplistic plot. Sure, it is
absurd how the film connects the storyline with a ridiculous twist at the end.
Yes, the narrative is dominated by unimaginative violence and terror
perpetrated against attractive women in peril. The plot is contrived, the
characters one-dimensional, and the dialogue asinine, but it is the lack of
imagination that truly irritated me.
The basic home
invasion thriller narrative is initiated by the escape of a convict in the
suburbs of Atlanta
It is unclear
what Colin wants from Terri, though his violent history with women is a
frightening indicator. While keeping his motivation unclear may have been a
source of suspense for the film, instead it becomes a detail swept under the
rug until a final twist is needed. All that is left within the film is a series
of cat-and-mouse games between Colin and Terri. Except for a visit from Terri’s
friend (Leslie Bibb) and a few other brief intruders, a majority of the
running-time is just these two characters in a series of dull conversations and
a stagnant storyline that repeatedly hits the same notes.
The Blu-ray
release of this unexciting thriller includes an unnecessary master in 4K,
though there are only a few rainy shots within the cinematography that come
close to making this worthwhile. The extras include a making-of featurette, as
well as two additional featurettes that are exclusive to this Blu-ray disc
release. Unfortunately, they are about as derivative as the film itself, and
hardly serve as reason to upgrade beyond DVD.
Entertainment Value:
4.5/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 4/10
Historical
Significance: 2.5/10
Special Features: 4/10
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