You could watch the trailer for this and think, "oh, another heist movie where the bad guys are always one step ahead, the cops are just as slimy as the punks, and by throwing in a bunch of stars they will fill the seats for an empty film". You could say that, and you may be a tad bit on the right path but in my opinion, this movie gives so much more. There is not a lot unique about the plot here, its bad guys robbing a bank vault and the cops right on their tail. The cops are just as bad ready to shoot first and ask questions later but there is a bit more in the plan ans scheme of things that keeps you guessing for a while. The good guy vs bad guy on screen chemistry between Schreiber and Butler is genius and most of the casting is great. As far as 50 cent goes, he could just stay out of Hollywood and movies, forever. This was about as macho as it gets with dirt, grit, tattoos, swollen muscles, booze, chicks, and some pretty awesome shoot em up scenes. There is a small part where one of the daughters has her Prom date come to pick her up and the dad takes him to the garage where all the buffed up criminals are pumping iron which was unnecessary but really cool. Ice Cube's son starts off a little shaky but ends up controlling the screen and Butler is perfect. Great movie that I will watch again.
FYI: Butler gained 25 lbs for this role.
****1/2
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