This is mainly a "magician cum comedy" in which reality is suspended - not by magic, but by impossibly enacted sequences that only CGI and digital processing could depict.
The actors are excellent (M. Caine, M. Freeman, M. Ruffalo), or good (J. Eisenberg, W. Harrelson), or competent (D. Franco, and the new actress whose name I don't recall).
The good guys are also "bad" guys, criminals are Robin Hoods, the only thing of value is money, nobody gets killed.
It's a cartoon narrative, not to be taken seriously with visually meticulously staged action, and lots of extras.
From an entertainment, production values, and main acting, it was a satisfying, if forgettable, 8. For social commentary - it was a bit "hit me over the head" explicit (insurance companies are "corrupt", run by one person, and their clients are "duped"). However, the REAL social commentary is how herd-like people can be if they find that being part of a crowd of thousands in a dank warehouse district for the sake of entertainment is a worthwhile use of one's evening.
I won't be seeing the money-milking sequel. Been there, done that!
The actors are excellent (M. Caine, M. Freeman, M. Ruffalo), or good (J. Eisenberg, W. Harrelson), or competent (D. Franco, and the new actress whose name I don't recall).
The good guys are also "bad" guys, criminals are Robin Hoods, the only thing of value is money, nobody gets killed.
It's a cartoon narrative, not to be taken seriously with visually meticulously staged action, and lots of extras.
From an entertainment, production values, and main acting, it was a satisfying, if forgettable, 8. For social commentary - it was a bit "hit me over the head" explicit (insurance companies are "corrupt", run by one person, and their clients are "duped"). However, the REAL social commentary is how herd-like people can be if they find that being part of a crowd of thousands in a dank warehouse district for the sake of entertainment is a worthwhile use of one's evening.
I won't be seeing the money-milking sequel. Been there, done that!