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A mildly entertaining film that feels like a bit of a throwback to late 90’s era action flicks. The pacing is little all over the place early on and it’s hard to see exactly where the plot is heading but once it gets on track things get pretty predictable. The action is shockingly lackluster. It feels like every time things are about to get good the scene is over. The special effects are fine, but like some of the action scenes, quick cuts sometimes make it hard to see what’s going on. While the characters are fine, their arcs are fairly cliche. Thankfully, the actors are able to elevate most of the material especially with the humor. There’s some funny moments and some solid one-liners, particular from the Michelle Rodriguez’s Holga. While Hugh Grant is fun as the secondary bad guy, the main villain is one-note and not remotely compelling.(Not to mention the whole evil plan just seems lackluster.) There is a quick mid-credit scene that’s just a fun extra bit.
**1/2 out of *****