The story is compelling in a way that is fresh in the superhero genre. The diehard fans of Valiant comic books know why it’s been awarded a New York Times best seller. “It’s only the second pre-existing character I’ve ever played. The character and Valiant itself, while not quite having the cultural footprint of either the Marvel or DC rosters, have had a loyal following for years and may launch the next significant onscreen comic book universe if Bloodshot is a success.ĭiesel himself acknowledges that his portrayal of a comic book superhero has been a long time coming. Diesel stars in Bloodshot, an action thriller based on the Valiant Comics title about a technologically enhanced super soldier who struggles to remember his past life and keep himself from being manipulated by those who created him.
Yet, his voice work as Groot in four Marvel Cinematic Universe movies aside, Diesel has somewhat surprisingly never played a lead superhero in a movie ripped right out of the pages of a comic book. The visuals of Garrison’s healing are just gory enough and a unique take on a common superhero trope, and they’re a good sign that Bloodshot will be more than just an updated Robocop-especially because, like the cybernetic hero of that cult ’80s movie, Garrison is being used by his creators, and he’ll eventually turn against them.With a number of successful film series on his resume – the Fast and Furious movies, the Riddick trilogy and even a couple of xXx entries - Vin Diesel is practically a franchise unto himself. The movie, which stars Diesel as a super-soldier turned superhero, just dropped, and it seems promising-even if it’s hard to fathom that it could actually be a serious contender for the MCU’s throne.Īs the trailer explains, Diesel plays Ray Garrison, a soldier who is killed in combat and then revived by a shadowy organization that provides unwanted technological enhancements to its “recruits.” Garrison is implanted with nanobots that provide him with super strength and the ability to instantly regenerate from any wound. If you’re getting tired of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and can’t keep up with the DC franchise’s terribly inconsistent batting average, Vin Diesel's Bloodshot would like to offer you an alternative.
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