Published by Mason Oldridge, 18 July 2023
CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Netflix’s new Adam Sandler-produced action comedy is nothing special but makes for an easy watch if looking for a quick film to stream.
Engaged bank manager Owen is excited to meet his future parent-in-laws prior to his upcoming wedding, though following a robbery at his bank, he suspects them to be the culprits of the crime. His fiancé's parents turn out to be infamous bank robbers in debt to a mobster, however, when his fiancé is kidnapped and held ransom for $5m by the mobster, he must work with his in-laws to rob a bank to rescue her.
The plot doesn’t feel original and appears to follow an overused movie trope. Additionally, a lot of the comedy in the film is more silly than actually funny. Despite this, there are occasional moments to make you laugh such as the employee locked in the vault during the robbery and there is some warmth when the Ghost Bandits turn themselves in to protect Owen. Furthermore, Pierce Brosnan is perfect casting for the role of Billy McDermott.
Overall, the film is quite basic and doesn’t excel in action or comedy, though isn’t necessarily bad as an easy watching flick.
5/10