The dialogue goes like a Gatling gun and the action is its match.

Blood Father boasts enough momentum and lively banter to compensate for any generic leanings. Robert Gantz' scorched cinematography keeps the heat on, even during quieter moments.

Some of the dialogue sounds a little written, though Gibson's tendency to bellow his lines like a wounded bull elephant compensates and carries us along with the story.

‘Blood Father’ delivers the throwback action goods and guttural Mel Gibson performance that anyone considering watching might hope for.