Former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious careers, these unsung heroes undertake this dangerous mission for themselves instead of the country. But when events take an unexpected turn and threaten to spiral out of control, their skills, their loyalties, and their morals are pushed to a breaking point in an epic battle for survival.
Director: J.C. Chandor
Cast: Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, Pedro Pascal
Release Date: March 6, 2019
Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime
Rated R for violence and language throughout
Runtime: 2h 2 min
Review:
Triple Frontier is an engaging and well acted film that’s far better
than it should be. The plot is simple
enough and you can see where things are going from the get go. A few surprises
here and there keep things interesting but J.C. Chandor and the cast make it
all watch able throughout. J.C. Chandor
directs the action confidently and delivers some impressively tense sequences
that really make an impact. Ben Affleck
leads the cast and brings some real depth to his character. Sadly, the script doesn’t delve enough into
his character or any of the others. It’s
a shame because each of the cast members is fully committed to their roles and
deserved far meatier roles than they were given. As such, it’s an enjoyable and watch able but
frustrating at the same time because you can’t shake the feeling there’s a far
better film in there somewhere. As is,
it’s still a solid throwback to some of the manly 80s and 90s action flicks
even if it’s not quite the top tier.
B-
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