# Bad Ass (2012)

> A discarded Vietnam veteran becomes a neighborhood folk hero and takes violent personal action when his friend's murder exposes a corrupt Los Angeles underworld.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/65377

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Action, Drama
- Director: Craig Moss
- Cast: Danny Trejo, Charles S. Dutton, Ron Perlman, Patrick Fabian, Joyful Drake, John Duffy, Harrison Page, Richard Riehle
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1928330/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: irreverent, pulpy, rough-edged, popcorn movie night, cult action marathon

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