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Really dissappointed after hearing about how good this film was supposed to be

posted 6 years ago by SoCrates (869)
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So many problems with this film.

Is it just me, or is Jamie Foxx way over the top in this film? Like to the point where there is no way it is believable that Kevin Spacy's character would continue to hire him for these jobs if he's acting like this all the time.

Another thing that also bothers me in this film is after they shoot the cops, Jamie Foxx's character is hungry and happens to pick the exact diner where Debbie works just to create tension. It's just so deliberate and inorganic.

Also, what is with the love connection between Baby and Debbie. They've known each other for like five minutes but they act like they've been dating for months. Nothing about this guy is sketchy? Really? He comes in with 3 unknown people, pretends not to know you, and there are no red flags waving in your mind?

Really glad I did not go see this in the theater now.

[–] snepts (11123) 2 years ago

I don't think this movie is meant to be taken seriously. Seems like it's strictly for fun with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
Sure it has elements that are supposed to tug at your heart strings, but I think that's part of the game the director is playing and ultimately it's all way too silly.
Fun, colorful and vivid (I thought it might be the John Wick director; not that the films are visually similar but due all the relentless action) but ridiculous if anyone tries to take it seriously. YMMV