Directed by Taylor Hackford
Screenplay by John J. McLaughlin
Based on Flashfire by Donald E. Westlake
Starring: Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis, Wendell Pierce, Clifton Collins Jr., Bobby Cannavale, Emma Booth, Carlos Carrasco, Patti LuPone
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Palm Beach, Florida. Parker (Jason Statham) is a professional thief with a code: he doesn't steal from the poor or hurt innocent people. With four other guys Hurley (Nick Nolte), Melander (Michael Chiklis), Carlson (Wendell Pierce), Ross (Clifton Collins Jr.) and Hardwicke (Michah Hauptman) he does a heist. It all goes well but when Parker wants out, he is double-crossed by his crew. Now he seeks revenge and it may not be as hard with a help of Leslie (Jennifer Lopez), an unsatisfied, unsuccessful real-estate agent living with her mother (Patti LuPone) after divorce. She falls for Parker, but he tries remain faithful to his longtime girlfriend Claire (Emma Booth).
Average predictable storyline, yet solid to watch even though we saw various revenge after double-crossingacting movies that are way better. The reason why is still enjoyable lies in actors. Statham is kick ass cool like always, Jennifer is decent and they are just pleasant to follow. Funny enough. There's a lot going on but not much really happens. Film could be shorter, but overall entertaining action movie that doesn't add anything new. 3/5
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