The Misfits Story :-
“The Misfits,” Renny Harlin’s 25th film, primarily unfolds in the Middle East, yet its tone and style remain consistent with his previous works. Unconcerned with conforming to location-based expectations, Harlin maintains his trademark insouciance, embodying the honey badger of cinema.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 11 June 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Thriller |
| Duration | 1h 34min |
| Cast | Pierce Brosnan, Rami Jaber, Hermione Corfield, Jamie Chung, Mike d Angelo, Tim Roth, Nick Cannon |
| Director | Renny Harlin |
| Writer | Robert Henny, Kurt Wimmer |
| Cinematography | Denis Alarcón Ramírez |
| Music | Trevor Rabin, Lasse Enersen |
| Producer | Kia Jam, Dean Altit, Rami Jaber, Qais Qandil, Jalal Abu Sameer |
| Certificate | 16+ |
The titular group of Robin Hood-esque criminals boasts a diverse lineup, featuring a witty bank robber (Nick Cannon), a pyromaniac explosives expert (Mike Angelo), a nimble martial artist (Jamie Chung), and a suave con man (Rami Jaber). Their latest heist involves a cache of gold bars hidden deep within an Abu Dhabi prison, earmarked for terrorists, necessitating the expertise of Pace (Pierce Brosnan), a refined thief and recent prison escapee.
Although Pace initially hesitates to endorse the team’s vaguely altruistic motives for the loot, his entanglement with Schultz (Tim Roth), the prison’s dubious owner, unveils unresolved conflicts. Furthermore, his estranged daughter (Hermione Corfield), another member of the Misfits, serves as a reminder of his moral obligation to refugees and the oppressed—a detail not concocted for dramatic effect.
“The Misfits” is equally insensitive to Arabic dialects and the Muslim Brotherhood, indisputably failing to impress with its convoluted plot, further undermined by disinterested camels and scantily clad women. However, the initial 20 minutes captivate with visually stunning action sequences and infectious energy from the cast. Regrettably, the film soon succumbs to narrative stagnation, sapping both momentum and enthusiasm from its actors.
“Oh, bollocks,” Schultz laments upon discovering the missing gold, mirroring the movie’s own wearied indifference.
