Relay

People sometimes find themselves in unfortunate situations with seemingly no way out. That's where Ash, played by Ahmed, steps in-as a mediator who ensures both sides can walk away clean, with no strings attached and no need to look over their shoulders. A clean break. Unsurprisingly, Ahmed is brilliant. With limited dialog in the first half of the film his body language and mannerisms allows his presence to be felt. Also, shoutout to the wardrobe department for making him a master of disguise. This film is really engaging, thrilling, and with well timed moments of comedy at times. Thought I felt the runtime was a bit long the story is compelling enough to make it worth the watch.

I think there are a few things, especially one... that the director thought would be a shock, a killer hook, but... nah. I had the big "secret" figured out about 1/3 of the way and I'm no super-sleuth. Flicks like Knives Out and Simple Plan were much more engaging and so many others have a better cast and acting like Black Bag.

I saw Relay early due to Screen Unseen.

Relay is an absolute standout - a gripping, high-stakes thriller that had me hooked from the opening scene to the final moments. The story follows Lilly, a determined protagonist caught in the crosshairs of a corrupt corporate scandal, as she navigates tense dealings with the enigmatic broker Riz. Every interaction crackles with tension, and the film masterfully delivers sharp twists and unexpected turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. Smart, suspenseful, and refreshingly unpredictable, Relay is a must-watch.

I saw this at AMC'S screen unscene not knowing what I was on store for. This was left on the shelf from 2024 and we are so fortunate they released it. This movie does not disappoint. This film is the epitome of thriller with a premise that was interesting and fresh. I can't give to much away but Riz Ahmed(?) is a special type of messenger, courier and fixer. He works with total anonymity through a messenger service that serves as a go between for clients in need of resolution in many forms. Intriguing and thrilling to the point I was glued to the screen. This was a much needed film considering the state of movies and their lack of originality. I can't be more insistent that you all see this. The performances are all top notch especially Riz and Sam Waterston. They are truly the cat and mouse of this film and they play it to the hilt. Enjoy this gem if it hopefully gets a wide release.

Bought a ticket for a mystery movie and it ended up being Relay. After a long day at work I just wanted to relax and let my mind go. This movie was perfect. I really enjoyed it. It had suspense, some action, romance and some slow bits. No one walked out of the movie so it seems everyone else enjoyed it as well.