John Erick Dowdle co-wrote and directed this Thriller. Watch Preview. Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Owen Wilson, Lake Bell. Rated R for strong violence including a sexual assault, and for language. Running time is one hour and forty-three minutes.
An American businessman (Wilson) and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia and suddenly find themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, with only a British agent (Brosnan) to help them.
I see a lot of films categorized as thrillers but seldom do I find they actually are. This film is. You get a little lull at first to set the stage and then it's off to the races, with the American family desperately trying to keep from being killed. Wilson and Bell do a good job as the parents of two young daughters (who vary between cute and obnoxious). This was filmed on location in Thailand and feels very real. You do start to care what happens to the characters which makes the film much more involving. The plot is a little manipulative but I don't think you'll notice that much once you get involved. The R rating is well deserved but patrons looking for a well made action film will not be disappointed.
There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is preferable. Theatres/Times.
An American businessman (Wilson) and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia and suddenly find themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, with only a British agent (Brosnan) to help them.
I see a lot of films categorized as thrillers but seldom do I find they actually are. This film is. You get a little lull at first to set the stage and then it's off to the races, with the American family desperately trying to keep from being killed. Wilson and Bell do a good job as the parents of two young daughters (who vary between cute and obnoxious). This was filmed on location in Thailand and feels very real. You do start to care what happens to the characters which makes the film much more involving. The plot is a little manipulative but I don't think you'll notice that much once you get involved. The R rating is well deserved but patrons looking for a well made action film will not be disappointed.
There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is preferable. Theatres/Times.
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