Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Lyndsey Gavin, and Ryan Bader

Benny Safdie

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The performances and the overall production value are quite high, with great sets and costumes.

The film’s structure and pacing are all over the place, and it doesn’t feel like it adds anything to the narrative.

Like it is usual with films that have a bit of structural problems, the second act can become a bit heavy and boring at times, so there is your opening.

Yes, this is a watch, especially if you are a Dwayne Johnson fan, and you would like to see him do something different.

English (with subtitles).

Theaters.

123 Minutes

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