Follows two robbers who must go on the run with the help of one of their therapists after a theft doesn't go as planned.Follows two robbers who must go on the run with the help of one of their therapists after a theft doesn't go as planned.Follows two robbers who must go on the run with the help of one of their therapists after a theft doesn't go as planned.
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Walter Liebman
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- (as Walter Terry Liebman)
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Matt Damon plays the straight serious character here to foil Affleck's funny guy. The two are hired to complete a heist.
Mishaps follow with lots of humor. It was a fun filled adventure that ends well - don't forget to watch all the way to the end!
Damon plays the sad, divorced, PTSD-suffering dad who finds it hard to smile. His role is well done but is there to provide Affleck the humorous one liners.
The bad guy mayor is also well done and provides your typical corrupt politician to root against.
Affleck starts slow but becomes a favorite and grows on you as a character.
The therapist is a bit of ridiculousness that is a fun twist.
If you want a fun movie to enjoy a Saturday afternoon, and you like a bit of action, crashes, explosions, this is your movie.
Mishaps follow with lots of humor. It was a fun filled adventure that ends well - don't forget to watch all the way to the end!
Damon plays the sad, divorced, PTSD-suffering dad who finds it hard to smile. His role is well done but is there to provide Affleck the humorous one liners.
The bad guy mayor is also well done and provides your typical corrupt politician to root against.
Affleck starts slow but becomes a favorite and grows on you as a character.
The therapist is a bit of ridiculousness that is a fun twist.
If you want a fun movie to enjoy a Saturday afternoon, and you like a bit of action, crashes, explosions, this is your movie.
Just a good traditional movie. And I'm so grateful for that.
There are no inserted characters into this film. There is no political statement in this film. There are no incompetent actors or directing or writing in this film. It's just a good film.
It doesn't try to do a whole lot. It's a character-driven heist drama. It achieves what it sets out to. With developed characters, good dialogue, a decent script and competent cinematography.
There is also very minimal CGI. You know that the locations, for the most part, are real.
It won't be in anyones top 10 movies of all time, but for the present year, and all of the rubbish we're shovel-fed, this is very refreshing.
There are no inserted characters into this film. There is no political statement in this film. There are no incompetent actors or directing or writing in this film. It's just a good film.
It doesn't try to do a whole lot. It's a character-driven heist drama. It achieves what it sets out to. With developed characters, good dialogue, a decent script and competent cinematography.
There is also very minimal CGI. You know that the locations, for the most part, are real.
It won't be in anyones top 10 movies of all time, but for the present year, and all of the rubbish we're shovel-fed, this is very refreshing.
This is a lighthearted fun movie which doesn't take itself too seriously. Having watched the trailer a few weeks ago I was interested in seeing this. That said I am no Casey Affleck fan, but I have to say he was very good.
This is one of those films where everything that could go wrong for the protagonists, does go wrong. I found myself chuckling at the ineptitude and misfortune of the main characters, and willing them on to achieve their goal. I also thought that psychiatrist played a great role in the film, at times dead pan, and at other times she was very funny.
For me, this is a good old fashioned comedy crime caper and worth a look.
This is one of those films where everything that could go wrong for the protagonists, does go wrong. I found myself chuckling at the ineptitude and misfortune of the main characters, and willing them on to achieve their goal. I also thought that psychiatrist played a great role in the film, at times dead pan, and at other times she was very funny.
For me, this is a good old fashioned comedy crime caper and worth a look.
It's a good Sunday afternoon feet up watch. Grab your snacks & enjoy.
Starts a touch slow but builds. All the actors do their job.
The biggest selling point for this film, is that, it is an actual original non-condensing fun film made for adults. And these days that's very rare. No remake, gender role reversal, super hero, victim chic in sight.
The film isn't going to pull up trees. The script & direction/editing could have been better, but it is a solid 6.8 & as such it's enjoyable.
There's not much more to say without sounding pretentious.
This film is for popcorn & relaxation. The purpose of this film is at the heart of why movies are made; simply to entertain.
Starts a touch slow but builds. All the actors do their job.
The biggest selling point for this film, is that, it is an actual original non-condensing fun film made for adults. And these days that's very rare. No remake, gender role reversal, super hero, victim chic in sight.
The film isn't going to pull up trees. The script & direction/editing could have been better, but it is a solid 6.8 & as such it's enjoyable.
There's not much more to say without sounding pretentious.
This film is for popcorn & relaxation. The purpose of this film is at the heart of why movies are made; simply to entertain.
This movie is not to be taken too seriously.
U can enjoy it while doing some other stuff, The comedy is not very loud but it's there to just make you chuckle a little, The story is tho not very deep or very well explained, also the motivation for the characters to move forward felt lacking.
The characters felt like idiots, but not just some, all of them 😂, it's like the movie is set in a world where every one is an idiot, The lack of a romantic touch is good in this kind of movie as it would only feel awkward or forced in these kind of situations.
I myself felt satisfied with this ending.
😂
U can enjoy it while doing some other stuff, The comedy is not very loud but it's there to just make you chuckle a little, The story is tho not very deep or very well explained, also the motivation for the characters to move forward felt lacking.
The characters felt like idiots, but not just some, all of them 😂, it's like the movie is set in a world where every one is an idiot, The lack of a romantic touch is good in this kind of movie as it would only feel awkward or forced in these kind of situations.
I myself felt satisfied with this ending.
😂
Did you know
- TriviaDuring the heist Cobby (Affleck) calls Rory (Damon) Mr Longabaugh. This was the real name of the Sundance Kid.
- GoofsMost cars, including BMWs, will not start after airbags deploy.
- Crazy creditsSPOILER: After the main on end credits, there is a very brief scene wrapping up the plot line of Michael Stuhlbarg and Alfred Molina.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 956: The Instigators (2024)
- SoundtracksShout It Out Loud
Written by Robert Ezrin (as Bob Ezrin), Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley
Performed by KISS
Courtesy of Island Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- Incitadores
- Filming locations
- Larry's Pub - 156 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, USA(Malachy's Saloon interior)
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $11,098
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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