Russell Crowe continues to take on a variety of roles in all forms from his iconic turn in Gladiator to his more recent film Beast and no matter what the project always brings his A game. His latest film The Get Out reteams him with Unhinged director Derrick Borte and co-stars Luke Evans, Teresa Palmer, with Nina Dobrev and Aaron Paul. Could this latest flick bring the action comedy it looks to be going for, or will it be a deal not worth getting out of?

 

The Get Out follows a nightclub owner who is on the verge of leaving his dangerous past behind for retirement with his girlfriend. When masked gunmen rob him and he finds himself squeezed by ruthless cartels, a mysterious newcomer arrives with an interest in buying the business. With danger closing in from all sides, he must navigate a deadly web of deception, power, and survival, where escape may no longer be an option.

 

This is one of those movies that is perfect for streaming as it is entertaining, but also kind of a by-the-numbers flick. The story walks the line of drama, comedy and crime story while never committing to any of them. Crowe goes all in as this nightclub owner who at first seems like he might be menacing on some level but then tends to be a buffoon at times. This is when the film works for the dark comedy nature as Crowe is great in the role.

 

The duo of Paul and Dobrev are pure chaos and ridiculous in their own right. Their crime spree is fun to watch even if it’s something we have seen a thousand times before. It is a little uneven with Dobrev’s character who too quickly goes from average citizen to criminal like she had been doing it all along. It’s fine but just felt to rushed to that point and then her behavior is pretty frustrating with her annoying overzealous behavior, but also necessary to keep the antics moving forward.

 

In the end the film is worth checking out but doesn’t offer all that much. It isn’t memorable, but also not bad either. If you like the cast or just looking for something to watch then it’s worth watching, just keep your expectations lowered.

 

Decide for yourself and check out The Get Out when it hits select theaters on June 26th and then digital and On Demand on June 30th from Vertical.