In the late 80's and early 90's Rutger Hauer was managing to star in a few cool action/horror projects that included Wanted Dead Or Alive, The Hitcher and Split Second. One of the best from that period was Blind Fury a short, sharp blast of light comedy and brutal action. Part western (the outsider comes to town and rescues the boy and the innocents from the bad guys before buggering off again) and part superhero drama (man learns heightened abilities following a tragic incident and uses his skills to help the needy.)
The real surprise here is that it's directed by Phillip Noyce, better known for his sturdy, mature thrillers like Patriot Games, The Bone Collector and Salt than a quirky, over the top action/comedy like this (although the film is slick enough in it's presentation to prove that there's no first time MTV music hack behind the camera.) Hauer demonstrates what a great action star he is with a performance ranging from lethal and pissed off to afraid and irreverent although it's a shame to discover that co-star Lisa Blount has since passed on making her work here even more endearing.
Great, original action, tons of fantastic quips ("Nice doggie!") and some cool combat sequences made all the more compelling with the participation of a blind swordsman.
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