"It's not thoughtless per se; rather, it lacks the resources to bring its vision successfully to screen. Its quirks are sometimes appealing and sometimes amateurish and, while a mixture of influences swirl about, from Bond to Kingsman to Guy Ritchie and even Mission: Impossible, the film-makers don't have the necessary budget, meaning that it feels at times like a TikTok parody of more expensive films."
"But it's the post-production that is the biggest letdown: the sound mix is poor, and it's a real shame that the final image before the credits roll, which should be genuinely nasty, is derailed by risible FX. Lead actor Tony Cook endearingly saves anyone the bother of calling him the cheap version of Jason Statham by billing himself as exactly that in his social media bio and that's pretty much what he is."
Two small-time criminals hide out in Greece after angering a real gangster. The production's limited budget undermines many set-pieces, creating moments that feel like low-budget imitations of Bond, Kingsman, Guy Ritchie and Mission: Impossible. Some visual ideas are inventive, such as a wide shot of a beating on a manicured lawn with a distant gardener clipping hedges. Post-production is weak: the sound mix is muddy and the intended final shock is ruined by poor FX. Tony Cook performs in a self-styled Statham mode while Jonny Weldon is amiable but underused. Uneven supporting acting and frequent tonal uncertainty impede the film's impact. Digital release is January 19.
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