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211
2018 86 min United States of America R 18+
★4.1
Crime, Action, Thriller
Director: York Alec Shackleton
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Description
Inspired by one of the longest and bloodiest real-life events in police history, Officer Mike Chandler and a young civilian passenger find themselves under-prepared and outgunned when fate puts them squarely in the crosshairs of a daring bank heist in progress by a fearless team of highly-trained and heavily-armed men.
Worldwide:
$1.05M
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Sophie Skelton
Actor
Michael Rainey Jr.
Actor
Key opinion
211 is widely panned as a low-budget, derivative action film that suffers from a disjointed script and unconvincing character development. While some reviewers find it occasionally watchable as a curiosity, the consensus describes it as a lackluster entry in Nicolas Cage's filmography defined by technical incompetence and tired clichés.
| Production | The production design suffers from a cheap, 'sitcom-like' aesthetic that fails to convincingly replicate an American setting. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on uninspired action tropes, illogical plot progression, and shallow character motivations. | |
| Acting | Nicolas Cage delivers a listless performance that lacks the charisma or depth associated with his better roles. | |
| Direction | The film features chaotic, unrealistic depictions of police and combat tactics that undermine the intended tension. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split: some find the rapid transition to the final shootout efficient, while others criticize the drawn-out, aimless backstory. |