Everything about this film is terrible. It is a waste of time and is an example of what happens when you combine poor directing with an equally poor script. It is one of those films that once it has ended, you will soon realise what a waste of time it is.
One important feature to include with a film about robbers is the motive. Without why should they be putting themselves through such a risk. T.I enters the scene with a proposal to his former bank robber friends having been released from prison. Everyone in the team is wealthy and has no need for risking arrest. This makes no sense! The plan itself is ridiculous yet it appears the police can never land a bullet on one of them.
The characters themselves are flat and lifeless. The lack of a motive doesn't help matters. Idris Elba's character has a troubled sister and Matt Dillon and his partner also have troubles but they lack any interest and serve only as a way to draw out the running-time. Whatever happens to them by the end, you will not care.
Regardless of the story or characters, the action is where the film should entertain the audience but it fails poorly. One decent foot-chase through an office can't redeem an ambush scene resulting in a shootout. The audio is reduced while music plays in the foreground taking any excitement away. The films almost non-existent ending will also annoy viewers, making this something that should be missed without hesitation.
One important feature to include with a film about robbers is the motive. Without why should they be putting themselves through such a risk. T.I enters the scene with a proposal to his former bank robber friends having been released from prison. Everyone in the team is wealthy and has no need for risking arrest. This makes no sense! The plan itself is ridiculous yet it appears the police can never land a bullet on one of them.
The characters themselves are flat and lifeless. The lack of a motive doesn't help matters. Idris Elba's character has a troubled sister and Matt Dillon and his partner also have troubles but they lack any interest and serve only as a way to draw out the running-time. Whatever happens to them by the end, you will not care.
Regardless of the story or characters, the action is where the film should entertain the audience but it fails poorly. One decent foot-chase through an office can't redeem an ambush scene resulting in a shootout. The audio is reduced while music plays in the foreground taking any excitement away. The films almost non-existent ending will also annoy viewers, making this something that should be missed without hesitation.