Written by Jonathan Klotz | Published
Five years ago, Netflix dropped the heist thriller Triple boundaries On its service, and although the film generated buzz during the first few months of its release, it disappeared from the public consciousness. The movie has a generic plot about ex-marines robbing a South American drug lord, but that’s not what really makes the movie interesting.
It’s the cast that includes Ben Affleck, Pedro Pascal, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, and Oscar Isaac that makes the movie. Triple boundaries Have a good time.
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While this is not the case Expendablesit’s an amazing group of contemporary stars, and it’s made clear within the film’s opening minutes that they’ve all got the job done and mastered the style of men with questionable morals coming together for one last job. The dialogue alternates from quiet contemplation to rapid fire, but it’s testosterone-filled even as the plan collapses around them, setting off a chain of events that culminates in a wild car chase through a Peruvian village. Triple boundaries It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s one of the best wheels available on Netflix today.
Oscar Isaac, as Bob, takes the lead, while Ben Affleck’s Redfly gives him a chance to play a loose cannon, the exact opposite of his nuanced character in the film. Accountant. Charlie Hunnam and Garrett Hedlund, as Ironhide and Penny, respectively, don’t have the same track record as their co-stars, both of whom at one point were on the verge of becoming the next big action star in Hollywood, which makes… Triple boundaries Their most successful film in years.
Finally, there’s Pedro Pascal, who seems to be everywhere these days, as catfish. He’s the pilot of the unit and gets some great moments, but if this had been filmed then The Mandalorian and The last of us We took off, we all knew Pascal would have a lot to do.
One of Netflix’s best originals
Although the cast makes Triple boundaries Funnily enough, it’s still a Netflix original film, which means it has that slightly off-putting sheen of their in-house productions. Colors appear saturated, and with the exception of the forest green, they are primarily shades of brown and beige, which suits the style of the streamer’s home and is done intentionally for artistic reasons, but will make you wish this had been possible in a larger production.
Director and writer, J.C. Chandor, keeps the pace moving and maintains a tight focus compared to, say, Netflix films. Red noticee. After watching the film, you will understand why Sony hired him to helm the film Kraven the Hunter.
Triple boundaries Its status as a truly great B-movie was confirmed by critics, with a 71 percent fresh rating, while audiences were even harsher, with a 58 percent rating. I can see why the audience score was low; There is a twist, and it takes the back half of the film in a different direction. However, I personally appreciate what Chandor did because it defied my expectations, but don’t worry; There is still a lot of action in the final third.
Triple Frontier has been a huge hit on Netflix
When it premiered in 2019, Triple boundaries It received more than 52 million views in its first month on Netflix. That may not seem like much given the post-Covid streaming explosion, but it was enough for the film to be considered a success.
Since then, all of the heroes have gone on to find more success, with Isaac joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe Moon KnightPascal saves Star Wars with The Mandalorianget Affleck Accountant 2 In production, Hunnam remained with Netflix for a period of time Rebellious moonWhile Headlon joined Sylvester Stallone Tulsa King. If you never imagined seeing them together as former Delta Force members robbing a drug lord, it’s well worth your time and makes for the perfect afternoon of viewing.