Over the years Tom has stolen millions from banks, all while keeping his identity hidden. After falling in love with Annie, he decides to turn himself in and come clean only to be double-crossed by two corrupt FBI agents.
Liam Neeson (Tom), Kate Walsh (Annie), Jai Courtney (Nivens), Jeffrey Donovan (Meyers), Anthony Ramos (Ramon), Robert Patrick (Baker), Tazzie, Jasmine Jones (Beth), Devon Diep (Cute Nurse).
Honest Thief is the story of Tom, a bank robber who has made off with millions while keeping his identity hidden. When he falls in love with Annie, he decides to turn himself in to start a clean life with her. Instead, he is double-crossed by two corrupt FBI agents. The rest of the film is Tom trying to clear his name and hold the FBI agents responsible while keeping Annie safe. Much as I hate to say it, because I am a fan of Neeson as an action character, this one looks like most of his other action flicks over the last few years.
Acting was solid, as expected. For Neeson, his role here is one he has become too familiar with in my opinion. He delivers well, fits the character, conveys solid emotion, and so forth. But it seems to be the only role he plays anymore. Walsh did well and showed she can still deliver. Courtney was a well cast antagonist, as was Donovan, and both along with Baker, were in roles they have played many times like Neeson. Ramos, Jones, and the remainder of the supporting cast were solid.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are good and appear to be natural for the most part. Action scenes are good with a nice energy and fit, with only one scene feeling seriously overdone. Dialogue is solid and moves the film along well. Sound and soundtrack are somewhat bland but okay.
If you enjoy Liam Neeson the action hero, or any of his films of the past few years, you should enjoy Honest Thief. If you are looking for something different from Neeson, this is not it.
No big surprises here. Violence, gore, and foul language abound so save this one for teens and above.
Released: 2020
Reviewed: 4.2.21
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime, Suspense
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