The Gentlemen Thief 2026 by AverageMansReviews

The Gentlemen Thief 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Previous instalment: High Roller 2025 Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2026/08/higher-roller-2025-by-averagemansreviews.html

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/shooting/vehicle hit/vehicle crash

We are back with the Goddard Brothers: we meet Shawn [Lukas Haas:] as he needs Mason [John Travolta:] a retired criminal that really doesn't want to go back to a life of crime, but his brother needs his help, maybe the promise of just a holiday will persuade him.

Generally speaking: the storyline/script is very much of the heist variety and outlay, so with that being said there is some exposition character developments now and again from different angles and perspectives, so the framework and pacing of this 97 minutes film is designed to follow that outlay

Art, action, character developments and comedy; the location designs are of a very high standard, the main piece of art looks nice what it is and yes if you're wondering I am somewhat struggling for bits and pieces to talk about, the transport break sequence from prison and the heists including but not limited to explosions these are all reliably good; but there is one scene sequence that offers quite a lot; it is where we have these two brothers playing a game of chess; where if one wins goes on holiday with his brother, but if the other wins he has to leave his brother alone; of what we see of the chess set; it looks like a very sturdy set, they discuss things and there is a comical sprinkling in the air as this result happens; on reflection this is the most highest quality action sequence based on the fact it incorporates so many different little bits and pieces and makes it layered

Character developments and performances; and character developments and performances are by and large solid versions of what they were going for here, but as I referenced earlier, because the storyline goes from different perspectives and angles; the character developments may be solid versions, but eventually they became formulaic and a little bit annoying what were this exposition re-cap thing at the end or near to the end of this film, I mean yes it serves the purpose, but at the same time as a viewer consequently my viewing experience, I do have the right to find this a little bit annoying as well and for now all I can say is... Travolta stole the show/film this is one of those occasions where, you would hate to think where this film would have ended up without him, I will discuss this again momentarily.

This film receives: 5/10, this film is mixed; it tries to be a mixture between the Oceans and the Fast & Furious franchises, but the extreme budget version, don't get me wrong I am happy I have seen this film, but would I choose to watch it again no, Travolta definitely shows that he still has the talents and skills to pull off a clean cut and next level performance, as whenever he is on-screen he is just a maestro that keeps things going and I have just realised/found out this is the third title of a franchise; the other titles are Cash Out 2024 and then High Rollers 2025.