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The Misfits
2021 94 min Finland, United Arab Emirates, United States of America R 16+
★4.6
Action, Thriller
Director: Renny Harlin
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Description
After being recruited by a group of unconventional thieves, renowned criminal Richard Pace finds himself caught up in an elaborate gold heist that promises to have far-reaching implications on his life and the lives of countless others.
Starring
Pierce Brosnan
Actor
Tim Roth
Actor
Nick Cannon
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2022
— Worst Supporting Actor
Key opinion
The Misfits is widely panned as a derivative and hollow heist film that fails to capitalize on its high-profile cast. Critics and audiences alike criticize the weak script, reliance on tired genre clichés, and the squandering of veteran talent like Pierce Brosnan and Tim Roth.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is consistently criticized for being simplistic, predictable, and heavily reliant on unoriginal heist movie clichés. | |
| Originality | The characters are underdeveloped, functioning primarily as one-dimensional caricatures rather than compelling heist crew members. | |
| Direction | Renny Harlin's direction is viewed as lackluster and cheap, unsuccessfully imitating the visual styles of more established action directors. | |
| Acting | The performances are widely considered a disappointment, with veteran actors Brosnan and Roth appearing miscast or underutilized in the material. | |
| Production | Opinions on the film's atmosphere and production value are divided; some appreciate the UAE location scenery and high-end architecture, while others find the visual presentation cheap and unengaging. |