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Johann D. M @Johann33 2d It is a solid and entertaining cop drama, elevated by the reliable chemistry of the Damon and Affleck duo, even if their roles feel comfortably familiar rather than challenging. Catalina Sandino Moreno is a welcome presence, and the inclusion of a police dog adds an emotional anchor the audience can easily latch onto. The film thrives on its twists and turns, keeping viewers engaged, though it occasionally trips over its own complexity, feeling both confusing and overexplained at times. The climax leans heavily into excess, pushing things a bit too far. While the script attempts to explore themes of trust and corruption, it often falls into familiar territory, and the constant barrage of acronyms and procedural jargon can become distracting. Still, as a straightforward, fast-paced popcorn thriller, it delivers exactly what it promises. See more Cannon I @JVSquad 3d Bottom Line: Fairly tight thriller meant to keep you guessing, but probably won't. Gritty. Tense. Decent payoff. Plot theme: Quest. They aren't trying to get something or somewhere. They're trying to safeguard something from being gotten. Star? It's Affleck. He brings the off-kilter edge and energy to the film. Without him, this doesn't work. Flaws: Too transparent. You know, or at least you should know, the twist before the film reveals it. The red herrings are a mild pink, at best. How is/are the bad guy/guys? Well, they're not awesome, and it becomes a bit messy, but they bring the tension. How good are the good guys? They're good, not great, with one exception you can discover for yourself. How does it all work? It works well. It's nice to see Damon and Affleck evolve into men of experience and grit. It's genuine. And they can chew through scenes with aplomb. The plot works - until it doesn't. But there's a satisfying outcome and a nice release from the intensity. See more Kim P @RT98672688 4d Pretty good movie with enough little twists not to be totally predictable since it's so full of cliches. The interesting choice that I enjoyed was the decision not to play up the comedic banter one would expect from the Allleck/Damon re-pairing. I think it was to the benefit of the film to not have them interacting as they did on Dogma. See more Mz R @RT59021451 4d I'm tired of these formulaic movies. Please get a plot that is not transparent. Terrible. The last half hour is just endless shoot out, crappy car shit - look it's been done and much better. Little characterisation or back life to the leads therefore no empathy or support for them. Just popcorn. See more Tina H @TinaLH08 5d Wow. Matt and Ben are such a formidable duo, when they work on a project together you can always expect excellence. This movie did not disappoint - lots of great action and twists. I have watched this movie twice and the second time was even better. Picked up on so many little things missed the first time around. See more Maxime M @MrMoe 5d Another pre-chewed movie for fans of shallow action films. Poorly acted, easy Disney/Marvel-style humor. Strong independent woman, mysterious and dark man that talk with a hoarse voice, a bit funny on the side (marvel like humir). It tries to seem dark, but it's anything but deep. A forgettable film. See more Read all reviews

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