As such the film lags in moments and there just ain't enough JC in it. The plot outline seems simple enough, the trouble is the film seems segmented into three stories, and can't divide the screen time (a lengthy 110 minutes) right. On the first night an attempt on Barclays life leaves Van Dammes pal dead, and from there he takes over and then he begins to develop a relationship with Tamara, much to Wayne's disgust.
So Van Damme hops aboard the Barclay security. Van Damme is in a veterans psychiatric hospital, tormented by an incident in Iraq that left a school of children destroyed, with dozens of dead kid's inside. Tamara insists that Wayne hires a security team and contacts a Vietnam Vet who also served in Iraq and Afghanistan, who in turn contacts his old, war scarred buddy, Van Damme. Upon Terrell's release, the first order of business is to wipe out Barclay. As it happens Barclay is far from popular with Rap mogul, and gangsta, Terrell Singleton, as Barclay had him sent to prison years earlier. The plot centres on world heavyweight boxer, and entrepreneur, Wayne Barclay (Raz Adoti), and his sister Tamara (Vivica Fox). He also gives the film an assured touch that was lacking in SIC. Lettich knows how to get the best from Van Damme, and on the most part does. Together they have made Double Impact (great fun when you're in the right mood) and Lionheart as well. Here JC teams up with long time friend and collaborator, Sheldon Lettich. The Hard Corps regains a level of competence again for Van Damme. Second In Command came close, but the crap fairy waved his magic wand and terdinated the film slightly. Wake Of Death had that, as had VD's previous film, In Hell.
Now we all kind of realise that in the direct to video world, it's very unlikely you'll find a really decent film, so first and foremost a DTV viewer strives for competence. In Second In Command, the film wasn't very good, but Van Damme gave a solid performance, albeit in a role without much depth.
In Wake Of Death he impressed with a performance that stretched him. His film roles are those which play up to his age, his experience, and have JC as more grounded individuals.
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