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The Instigators
2024 102 min United States of America R 18+
★5.8
Crime, Comedy
Director: Doug Liman
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Description
Rory and Cobby are unlikely partners thrown together for a heist. But when it goes awry, they team up with an unusual accomplice — Rory's therapist — to outrun police, backward bureaucrats, and a vengeful crime boss.
Worldwide:
$11,098
Starring
Matt Damon
Actor
Casey Affleck
Actor
Hong Chau
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Instigators is widely considered a disappointing heist comedy that fails to live up to the pedigree of its director and star-studded cast. While the chemistry between Matt Damon and Casey Affleck provides some charm, the film is hampered by a formulaic, uneven script and a lack of narrative momentum.
| Acting | The natural, lived-in chemistry between Matt Damon and Casey Affleck acts as the film's primary anchor and most redeeming quality. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, featuring heavyweights like Alfred Molina and Ron Perlman, is largely wasted due to thin, under-developed character writing. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a collection of disjointed scenes and formulaic tropes that fail to coalesce into a compelling or cohesive story. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; some viewers find the barbed banter and character interplay genuinely amusing, while others find the jokes ineffective and tonally inconsistent. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing are split; some appreciate the quick introduction of characters, while others find the film feels simultaneously over-packed and aimless. |