The Bag Man

2014 • 108 mínútur

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John Cusack (2012) and Robert De Niro (Silver Linings Playbook) star in this action-packed crime thriller about a hit-man named Jack (John Cusack), who takes an assignment to deliver a mysterious bag to his crafty boss (Robert De Niro) with strict instructions not to peek inside. With the help of an elusive prostitute (Rebecca Da Costa, Breaking at the Edge), Jack battles a mess-load of gunfire, a slew of crooked cops and unruly mobsters on a deadly quest to deliver the precious cargo and earn a big pay day. This action-packed crime thriller also stars Crispin Glover (Alice in Wonderland), Sticky Fingaz and Martin Klebba. (Original Title - The Bag Man)

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John Cusack must have a second mortgage, or a bad agent, or both. Bad script - not campy enough to be campy, not serious enough to be serious. And Deniro?! Why Deniro? This movie tarnishes actors who I thought knew better. There are a plethora of easy (racist-y) caricatures - and all sorts of dumb stereotypes, but without the redeeming self-awareness of other genre movies. Don't waste your money.

The plot was weak and infantile. I was bewildered that two fine actors would agree to being in this movie. It might have been motivated by money; in Cusacks defense, perhaps, he wanted to work with De Niro. The last scene displayed many paintings by the same artist. I was curious if these were painted by De Niro’s father?! I would appreciate an answer. His father was a compelling, artistic and troubled man. Robert Sr. was frustrated by being unable to make a living from painting like many of his peers. Like many artists, his paintings gained acclaim after his death, due in part to his son’s game. He was complicated and brilliant. I would have hoped he would have been bequeathed with the happiness he so deserved. Artists are depicted oftentimes as miserable and detached. As a clandestine artist I believe one doesn’t have to suffer for their passion, albeit we all struggle but there is enormous joy with passion fulfilled. I celebrate Robert Sr.’s work and life.

This movie is all about the contents of a bag.. And basically a 6 foot hooker.. Riding off to a glorious life in the end when all is said and done.. The script was very basic and cliché..