POSITIVES…
If you’re looking for a good traditional thriller involving bad men, a mysterious conspiracy, firefighters, and a big fire, then this might just be for you.
This is one of those movies that really just gives the actors moments to shine in some enjoyable scenes and set pieces. Some good stuff here.
Angelie Jolie is expectedly solid in her role as Hannah, bringing some good emotional beats necessary for her character’s back story.
Finn Little is fantastic as Connor, and is given some very entertaining lines to say.
The pairing of Jolie’s Hannah and Little’s Connor is easily the best thing about seeing this story play out. Their conversations and the scenes they perform it. Bravo.
Aiden Gillen and Nicholas Hoult are absolutely excellent in their roles of the main antagonists. Provides more highlights for the movie.
Medina Senghore is another wonderful highlight as Allison. I would give all the best action sequences to her scenes actually.
Jon Bernthal being Jon Bernthal. ‘Nuff said?
Appreciated seeing some of those survival tactics demonstrated in the movie.
“It’s impossible to feel sorry for myself in front of you.”
NEGATIVES…
Have to admit that despite the recognizable stars and big fire special effects, this movie isn’t exactly the most spectacular thing you’ll see this year.
Slow start. Taking its sweet time getting to the thriller aspect of the story.
That big annoying plot convenience that’s needed just to keep the plot going.
Big tease of a macguffin that is handled in the most unsatisfying way.
Speaking of conclusions. That ending. You’re going to cut to credits from right there? C’mon, you’re killing me here.
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