Solo is a well executed crime flick starring accomplished Aussie acting stalwart Colin Friels, with familiar faces Vince Colosimo, Chris Haywood and Bruce Spence in minor support roles.
A reworking of the old retiring cop on his last/worst day scenario, Sydney based hitman/standover guy 'Barrett' (Friels) wants out but struggles to extricate himself from the clutches of the bad men and the bad good men in blue for whom he is breaking long-standing arrangements.
Also standing in the way of Barrett's desire to go solo fishing for the rest of his days is female uni student (Billie) who's brave yet naïve pursuit of writing the Godfather of all PHd's on the local crime scene places them both in the cross hairs.
Clever writing and direction toys with viewers' allegiances, with Barrett and Billie's inverted character portrayals leading to arguably a surprising (yet justified upon reflection) conclusion for those who chance upon Solo on Youtube and grant it a well spent 90 minutes of their time.
