Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, and Rosa Salazar’s latest heist movie, Play Dirty, delivered in one way. It had a great first shootout just before the thirty-minute mark. Everything else after that isn’t noteworthy.
Having seen a handful of good heist movies before, Play Dirty just isn’t funny enough, clever enough, or adequately exciting.
The mix of personalities in this story didn’t work for me. And having an obvious enemy on the protagonist’s team. i.e., Salazar’s character, whom I disliked almost immediately, didn’t help matters either.
Wahlberg is always watchable to me, as are Stanfield and Tony Shalhoub. Unfortunately, director Shane Black’s script just wasn’t worth their talents and efforts. Nevertheless, as always, if you’re curious enough, you know what to do.
Happy Film Loving,
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sounds interesting.
In that case, give it a watch. 🤓 There’s certainly one or two things to like about it.
Wahlberg seems to be in a bit of a lull lately. I hope the tide turns soon.
I don’t disagree. This happens to many actors over the years. I still wouldn’t count him out, though.
I saw a trailer for this one a short time ago and really did not know what to make of it, so usually at that point it winds up being a pass for me. No curiosity here!
That makes perfect sense, Mr Chess. 🤓 Sometimes we just know, and other times I’m hopeful.
I love a good heist!
Me too! I hope another truly great one is made soon.