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Armored
2009 88 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.6
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Director: Nimród Antal
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Description
A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$15.99M
Worldwide:
$22.94M
Starring
Columbus Short
Actor
Matt Dillon
Actor
Laurence Fishburne
Actor
Key opinion
Armored is a polarizing heist thriller that provides a serviceable, low-stakes viewing experience for some while frustrating others with its implausible script and underutilized star power. While the film is praised by a portion of the audience for its contained tension and straightforward narrative, many critics view the plot as generic and the expensive cast as largely wasted in superficial roles.
| Acting | The film features an ensemble of high-profile actors like Jean Reno and Lawrence Fishburne whose roles are notably thin and fail to provide the depth expected from such a star-studded cast. | |
| Screenplay | The heist plot is frequently criticized for being logically inconsistent, predictable, and suffering from characters whose decision-making defies common sense. | |
| Pacing | The minimalist, contained setting creates a sense of claustrophobic tension that some viewers find gripping, while others characterize it as a lack of dynamism. | |
| Acting | Matt Dillon's performance as the antagonist is a point of contention, with some viewers finding him compelling and charismatic, while others find the characterization absurd. |