The score is about as cheesy as it gets, with dramatic string build ups during the hopeful romantic scenes early on, before the grungier guitar work hits hard and fast as the action builds. Courtney definitely hams it up the most, which is mandatory, given that he’s the only character raising the stakes. Walsh, in particular, is great fun to watch, as is Fargo’s Jeffrey Donovan. Honest Thief has got everything that you need from a supporting cast: a likeable love interest ( The Umbrella Academy’s Kate Walsh), some familiar faces ( Suicide Squad’s Jai Courtney and She’s Gotta Have It’s Anthony Ramos) and reliable veterans (Robert Patrick). ![]() ![]() He negotiates a deal with the FBI to hand over all the money in exchange for a reduced sentence, but when two crooked cops decide to keep the money for themselves, things go south quickly. Things change when he falls in love and decides that he wants to lead an honest life. Neeson plays Tom, a bank robber who has successfully stolen $9 million without anyone knowing his whereabouts or identity. He hits all the right notes, if only a little too predictably, which is okay considering that the premise is hardly going to provoke Oscar buzz. While he’s worked as a producer on everything from Ozark to The Accountant starring Ben Affleck, this is only Mark Williams’ second feature in the director’s chair. Honest Thief isn’t as polished as the Taken films, nor tongue-in-cheek like Cold Pursuit, but it’s an entertaining watch all the same – especially given the very low quantity and quality of films being released amidst the current situation. At one point in Honest Thief, Neeson even mutters into a phone “I’m coming for you” to his enemy – a direct reference to his beloved Taken series – but as they say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” For Neeson, it’s typically a retired professional who is pulled back into action when a loved one is put in danger. Liam Neeson’s career is aligning closely with the big action stars of the ‘90s just like the Van Dammes and Steven Seagals of their time, he’s essentially playing the same character in every new film, always facing very similar stakes.
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