I had zero interest in seeing "G20," but I could write an honest review. I don't consider myself a critic, as I still am a film fan. That said, my choice to watch generic streaming fare like this makes me feel like a grumpy critic.
This actioner's best attributes are Viola Davis and Antony Starr's good performances as President Danielle Sutton and crypto aficionado/villain Rutledge. They're not fantastic, and Davis and Starr look bored at moments, but they give it their all as their respective characters.
Next, Patricia Riggen does a fine job directing-wise. Like the acting, it doesn't stand out. Riggen does her best job helming this unspecial movie of the week.
Finally, it's so generic and inoffensive that it's watchable and easily forgettable.
Yeah, that's about it for the positives. I'm not as offended as "Snow White" or "The Woman in the Yard," but it's a problem if those are the only decent things I can say about this film.
I hate saying that a script feels AI-generated, but with Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller's screenplay, that's all I thought. When I say generic, I mean it. It's the safest, most uncreative Die Hard rip-off I've seen. It's concerningly predictable and never takes any risks. Whenever a potentially interesting plot point is recognized, they subvert expectations in the worst and most foreseeable way possible.
Also, for an action movie, it sucked. The five minutes or so of action lacked creativity or intensity, especially considering that this is Rated R. Maybe some blood justifies the rating, but not enough to make it feel necessary. "The Batman" was PG-13, and it was brutal. "G20" wishes.
Additionally, the first half dragged on. While the second is more interesting and engaging, it wasn't by much. I was uninterested out of my skull with how the narrative played in the first hour or so. The characters were flat, and the setup didn't intrigue me to see how Sutton would stop Rutledge and his crypto bros.
Speaking of which, their plan to crash the economy through Bitcoin is weak in this film. Say what you will about cryptocurrency, but this movie's execution didn't make me see it as a big deal. When a villain is trying to execute his plan, I should feel threatened or, at the very least, have an inkling of fear and hope that the heroes would stop them. Nope. I'm not spoiling anything on the off chance that you see it, but they utilize AI in the plot in a silly and stupid way. I won't deny that it can happen in the real world. Still, don't execute it this sloppily in my entertainment.
I don't know. I shot myself in the foot by watching "G20." It's the definition of a throwaway streaming offering, and one that no one will remember past this weekend, maybe even this day. You have superior options, not only in theaters and on streaming, but original offerings from Prime Video. May I suggest "My Fault: London"?
Technically, it's a 5/10, as the acting, directing, and execution from a technical standpoint aren't bad. Reliable is the word for how well the film is technically.
For the enjoyment score, if you want to turn your brain off and mindlessly watch a generic Die Hard clone, sure. "White House Down" is better, though. 3/10. It's not something I hate, but I'll likely forget it as soon as I post this review.
This actioner's best attributes are Viola Davis and Antony Starr's good performances as President Danielle Sutton and crypto aficionado/villain Rutledge. They're not fantastic, and Davis and Starr look bored at moments, but they give it their all as their respective characters.
Next, Patricia Riggen does a fine job directing-wise. Like the acting, it doesn't stand out. Riggen does her best job helming this unspecial movie of the week.
Finally, it's so generic and inoffensive that it's watchable and easily forgettable.
Yeah, that's about it for the positives. I'm not as offended as "Snow White" or "The Woman in the Yard," but it's a problem if those are the only decent things I can say about this film.
I hate saying that a script feels AI-generated, but with Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller's screenplay, that's all I thought. When I say generic, I mean it. It's the safest, most uncreative Die Hard rip-off I've seen. It's concerningly predictable and never takes any risks. Whenever a potentially interesting plot point is recognized, they subvert expectations in the worst and most foreseeable way possible.
Also, for an action movie, it sucked. The five minutes or so of action lacked creativity or intensity, especially considering that this is Rated R. Maybe some blood justifies the rating, but not enough to make it feel necessary. "The Batman" was PG-13, and it was brutal. "G20" wishes.
Additionally, the first half dragged on. While the second is more interesting and engaging, it wasn't by much. I was uninterested out of my skull with how the narrative played in the first hour or so. The characters were flat, and the setup didn't intrigue me to see how Sutton would stop Rutledge and his crypto bros.
Speaking of which, their plan to crash the economy through Bitcoin is weak in this film. Say what you will about cryptocurrency, but this movie's execution didn't make me see it as a big deal. When a villain is trying to execute his plan, I should feel threatened or, at the very least, have an inkling of fear and hope that the heroes would stop them. Nope. I'm not spoiling anything on the off chance that you see it, but they utilize AI in the plot in a silly and stupid way. I won't deny that it can happen in the real world. Still, don't execute it this sloppily in my entertainment.
I don't know. I shot myself in the foot by watching "G20." It's the definition of a throwaway streaming offering, and one that no one will remember past this weekend, maybe even this day. You have superior options, not only in theaters and on streaming, but original offerings from Prime Video. May I suggest "My Fault: London"?
Technically, it's a 5/10, as the acting, directing, and execution from a technical standpoint aren't bad. Reliable is the word for how well the film is technically.
For the enjoyment score, if you want to turn your brain off and mindlessly watch a generic Die Hard clone, sure. "White House Down" is better, though. 3/10. It's not something I hate, but I'll likely forget it as soon as I post this review.