William Eubank’s Land of Bad is a tried-and-true tactical military actioner. That is to say, while it doesn’t reinvent the wheel (by any stretch), it’s wholly enjoyable. One might even say “standard.” Regardless, it works. A big part of that belongs to the cast. Liam Hemsworth is our “man against an army” character here, and what can I say, he’s easy to root for. But perhaps the biggest performance highlight belongs to Russell Crowe in an immensely hammy turn as “the guy in the chair.” Now, does the narrative meander and fall into predicable territory? That’s a big yes. But, there are certainly plenty of high stakes thrills along with some genuine bouts of nail-biting suspense. However, amidst the explosions and gunfire, there’s a lack of standout style. And, because of that, the movie feels very generic - slightly falling into the realm of B-movies. Does that make it any less serviceable? Not by a long shot. So, if you’re looking for a little puffed-out chest bravado in your life, Land of Bad will surely deliver the goods.