The Channel (2023)
8/10
Gritty "realistic" heist movie - Loved it. Ignore the low scores, really
24 July 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I think it is a solid 8/10 movie, not a B movie at all as I came across in other reviews. At least, lets stay humble, IMHO. It is well paced, it is a tense thriller, well shot, well acted and even though the story line isn't breaking any new grounds, it is compellingly told and I genuinely enjoyed the time spent with this movie and would even watch it again in a few months time! It really is worth your time.

There are some memorable moments in the movie, which underscore the acting chops of the actors involved: the scene of one of the robbers at home with his kid and at handing over to the babysitter (his mother in law I think), the shootout at the bank is very well done, the sounds of the bullets ripping through cars and the 3D sound effects of rapid fire is impactful. The fear of the girlfriend when they are held hostage by the money laundering goon, fear to be tortured with Hydrofluoric Acid, is one of the most convincing fear induced scenes I have seen in a long time.

The ending is.satisfying as well, although not as tightly knit as i would have expected compared to the rest of the film, but nonetheless it was a good ending.

Go watch it, you will not be disappointed.
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