I hated the first film but I thought it was solid to stand on its own.  I hated it because no Vietnam, overused ex cop angle, no costume.  Practically the same dissapointment I got watching the first film.  It makes me scream why they feel they can't make a decent story out of the ex marine walking into the park after coming home from Vietnam and witnessing his family get killed?  Instead of an action film, we could get a film of GoodFellas, Carlitos Way, or Godfather quality that could be recommended for an award.