Movie Review: Crisis Negotiators

 

Michael's Movie Grade: B

A tense action thriller from China. 

There is nothing new or complex about this movie, but that does not mean it is not very entertaining. The film does a wonderful job of building up its suspense. For the most part this happens little by little. Because the suspense keeps growing as the film goes on, this keeps it from ever feel repetitive or boring. By the climax the film becomes so tense that you are completely on the edge of your seat. This movie also boasts some great action scenes. Both of the car chases in this film are truly fantastic and a whole lot of fun. The same can be said for the big shootout scenes as this movie approaches its climax. This movie even has a few surprisingly funny comedic moments. 

The main problem with this film is that its story about a man going to extreme lengths to clear his own name is so familiar. Because of this it simply has a hard time standing out among many similar movies. It does everything well, but not to a level that would make it stand out. This makes this a great watch but one you will forget about in a few months. The same can be said about the characters. They are not boring characters, and they do their job well enough. Yet there is little to make them more memorable than characters from similar films. 

  This is a very well-made film, even if it can be too reminiscent of many similar movies.