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Forgettable but okay action heist film from Netflix

posted 5 months ago by johnnybiscotti (387)
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Some of these Netflix action movies with big name stars have been disappointing (Red Notice was awful) and some have been pretty great (The Gray Man was quite good).

This is one of those that are okay enough to pass the time, and forgettable after a short time.

This one I found kind of interesting for the attempt to take Kevin Hart (who I like, he's funny and charming and usually a good time) from being a comedy icon to a romantic sexy leading man.

The big kiss at the end, Kevin's character was made to look taller than Gugu's, although she is two inches taller than him in real life. I found that kind of interesting. We know he is short, and it's okay for this guy to get the girl with his charm and everything. He just *has* to be taller than her? This is some Tom Cruise level mind game.

[–] 4Freedom (150) 5 months ago

I thought they did a decent job with the tech, the story, and Gugu was a pleasure to watch as always.

[–] Pete314 (2494) 5 months ago

Agree. It's more a typical Will Smith role. Maybe that slap just a few months after the casting for Lift was just a reaction?

At least Vincent D'Onofrio was great as usual.

[–] greentimemusic (807) 5 months ago

Yup. I agree as well. Took out the trash. Cleaned up. Came up here and am reading what people are saying as the fighting on the plane is going down. The movie is just another OK movie. Nothing to recommend here.