Stallone’s ‘Armor’ Flops

Sylvester Stallone’s latest action thriller, Armor, has entered the cinematic ring but has struggled to land a punch with critics, debuting with a rare 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Justin Routt, the film also stars Jason Patric and Josh Wiggins in a high-stakes story about a father and son who drive armored trucks.

The plot centers on their dangerous mission to transport a mysterious package. When their truck is ambushed on a desolate road by a group of determined thieves, the duo must fend off relentless attackers in a desperate fight for survival.

Despite its promising cast and premise, Armor has been criticized for its lack of originality and uninspired execution. Many reviewers have lamented its reliance on clichés, with some labeling the film as "toothless" and devoid of creative spark.

What Critics Are Saying

Variety highlighted Stallone’s performance, noting: “Sylvester Stallone has seldom played the villain onscreen, and judging from the stolidity of his turn in Armor, it seems unlikely he’s wanted to.”

RogerEbert.com called out the movie’s pacing, stating, “Even at its relatively trim 89-minute runtime, Armor feels padded.”

Fandomwire observed the overuse of action-movie tropes: “When tropes become too common in a movie, it makes the action setpieces feel far less successful. In many moments of Armor, it’s not only predictable, but feels like action movie karaoke.”

Blu-ray.com described the production as “a low-budget endeavor using occasional blasts of action to keep viewers interested in what’s a routine tale of parental guilt and criminal pressure.”

While Armor may appeal to die-hard fans of Stallone’s action persona, critics agree that its uninspired formula makes it a tough sell for broader audiences.