Wahlberg Gives Life To Dark Hero

But while the film is peppered with ferocious gun battles, ear-shattering explosions and norrena demons, Wahlberg insists there is a human side of his vengeful cop. Now her story has been transformed into a dark, gritty action thriller d Mark Wahlberg protagonists of Boogie Nights and The Perfect Storm fame. A detective hell bent on seeking revenge for the murder of his wife and child, Max Payne is the cult hero of a phenomenally successful series of video games. John Moore film has reached the top of the box-office chart in the United States, despite a slew of lukewarm reviews.