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This one is a straight forward, no-frills action flick. No twists, no turns.
The cast is decent and the story is plausible without being too cliché laden. Nonetheless, for European audiences some of the action (and subsequently its impact on the "environment" and the consequences for the cops) might seem over-the-top. But we've learned to live with the fact, that "action cops" can blow up a building, to get a pickpocket. And it just earns them 3 weeks behind the desk.
Most of the dialogue is okay, some exchanges are even funny, without being silly. But it's not a Lethal Weapon/Die Hard kinda thing.
Directing goes okay even though some of the action sequences are a tiny bit hectic- the cuts made during editing look a bit like they were made on purpose to emphasize the intense exchange of gunfire. IMO here less would have been more. It would be more en par with the rest of the movie. But in general the overall pace is okay.
As mentioned, the story is a no-frills crime/thriller which is suitable for a decent action flick. Do not expect too much from it, though.
Unfortunately Jean Reno has gotten old. You can tell by the way he moves in several shots- also, when the action kicks in he is "magically" more agile, thanks to stunt people. But he still does well as an aging cop. I just do not like the full beard he is sporting in this one.
To sum it up, it's a decent French action flick, liberally borrowing from American action cinema in terms of craftsmanship.
The cast is decent and the story is plausible without being too cliché laden. Nonetheless, for European audiences some of the action (and subsequently its impact on the "environment" and the consequences for the cops) might seem over-the-top. But we've learned to live with the fact, that "action cops" can blow up a building, to get a pickpocket. And it just earns them 3 weeks behind the desk.
Most of the dialogue is okay, some exchanges are even funny, without being silly. But it's not a Lethal Weapon/Die Hard kinda thing.
Directing goes okay even though some of the action sequences are a tiny bit hectic- the cuts made during editing look a bit like they were made on purpose to emphasize the intense exchange of gunfire. IMO here less would have been more. It would be more en par with the rest of the movie. But in general the overall pace is okay.
As mentioned, the story is a no-frills crime/thriller which is suitable for a decent action flick. Do not expect too much from it, though.
Unfortunately Jean Reno has gotten old. You can tell by the way he moves in several shots- also, when the action kicks in he is "magically" more agile, thanks to stunt people. But he still does well as an aging cop. I just do not like the full beard he is sporting in this one.
To sum it up, it's a decent French action flick, liberally borrowing from American action cinema in terms of craftsmanship.
- Bantam
- 25 ene 2016
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If you watch this and you have a Deja Vu (how french of me), than you're onto something. This is a remake of the British movie "Sweeney". It's not point for point and it takes certain liberties (it's shorter for that matter than the original), but it does have a lot of moments too. The relationship between the Reno character and three other characters in this are nicely drawn out.
Not as fine as those that are shown in the British original. But the charming nature of the cast at hand here and the well shot action scenes, really give it a lift. The important parts have been transfered to this french version, but as said this is a smaller affair (no pun intended). If you've seen the Original you might therefor feel a bit cheated upon ... not unlike someone in this movie!
Not as fine as those that are shown in the British original. But the charming nature of the cast at hand here and the well shot action scenes, really give it a lift. The important parts have been transfered to this french version, but as said this is a smaller affair (no pun intended). If you've seen the Original you might therefor feel a bit cheated upon ... not unlike someone in this movie!
- kosmasp
- 31 ene 2016
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- Leofwine_draca
- 20 dic 2016
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I can't believe it. How can anyone may find this crime action flick worth? How? What a deception for me. After I watched the trailer, I expected the worst, I expected a pure comedy like LETHAL WEAPON, but it is not. You have here some comedy lines but that's all. The main problem is else where. Everything here is predictable, dull, a total mess. Benjamin Rocher gave us several years ago a short film called RIVOUALEN which was a true masterpiece, and after he made LA HORDE, a very exciting horror film too. And I don't understand why he made this juicy straight to garbage can crap. When I go to see a crime flick speaking of Sweeney and bank robbers, I expect a brutal, bloody, crepuscular, dark, bleak feature, as JP Melville did 40 years ago, or Olivier Marchal gives us since 15 years now. I don't expect such a crap. What's happened to Benjamin Rocher? The scene where Jean Reno is hit by a car, thrown in the air and then gets away with only a scratch on his forehead, I realize how deep in s... this movie dove. Run away from it !!!
- searchanddestroy-1
- 21 ago 2015
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This is a fun cop movie and the French are very good at doing this kind of film.
Although I feel that Jean Reno is too old to do this role. He could be the commissioner, but I don't believe him as someone who could be in the middle of the action. I also don't believe in the romance. This thing of old guys with young women has to stop.
Although I feel that Jean Reno is too old to do this role. He could be the commissioner, but I don't believe him as someone who could be in the middle of the action. I also don't believe in the romance. This thing of old guys with young women has to stop.
- vn1965
- 31 oct 2021
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A remake of "Squad Without Limits" almost frame by frame, here we have the most efficient action scenes, even more dramatic and with few comic strips, the previous one had none, they tried to clean the police bar a little, softening the scenes of corruption, gave a good revamping in the version of 2012, slightly superior, except for the absence of the smoker kid, who turned into a pregnant smoker, a regular movie like the predecessor...
- RosanaBotafogo
- 22 abr 2021
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- benisof
- 6 ene 2016
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A group of cops are after a very clever criminal, who hasnt been caught for years. Will they finally catch him?
The good: the actors. We get to see a cast of French actors that are simply rock solid, with Jean Reno in another macho cop role and he does perform it to the T. All the other actors are good as well and they have great chemistry.
More good: there are some nice heist and chase sequences, which are not riveting, but enjoyable enough for such a standard crime flick.
Any bad? Well, there are some attempts at romance in between, which serve no point to the action plot, But perhaps some folks like a bit of romance and husband and wife stuff. I dont care much about that, because I watch it for the ACTION, of which there is plenty of (fortunately).
All in all another well made French crime flikc, definitely not the best, nor the most thrilling,, but it'll do nicely as an enjoyable pastime...
The good: the actors. We get to see a cast of French actors that are simply rock solid, with Jean Reno in another macho cop role and he does perform it to the T. All the other actors are good as well and they have great chemistry.
More good: there are some nice heist and chase sequences, which are not riveting, but enjoyable enough for such a standard crime flick.
Any bad? Well, there are some attempts at romance in between, which serve no point to the action plot, But perhaps some folks like a bit of romance and husband and wife stuff. I dont care much about that, because I watch it for the ACTION, of which there is plenty of (fortunately).
All in all another well made French crime flikc, definitely not the best, nor the most thrilling,, but it'll do nicely as an enjoyable pastime...
- imseeg
- 18 sep 2023
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There was no novelty in the gunfight between the police and the bandits. As a result, the scene was still petty, and then there was an extramarital affair. The pot chowder is not delicious.
- yoggwork
- 18 feb 2019
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This is not a real review, it should be taken more as a collection of impressions on the film.
This is a very classic detective story and also a very classic action film. That is, it has nothing new but nothing bad either and this results in a very normal film that is just entertaining without any pretense and aims solely at giving the viewer a good deed without asking for any kind of commitment or concentration on the part of the viewer. So in conclusion this is a very normal film to see if you want to spend some time without worries enjoying the excellent action with a typically classic detective plot.
This is a very classic detective story and also a very classic action film. That is, it has nothing new but nothing bad either and this results in a very normal film that is just entertaining without any pretense and aims solely at giving the viewer a good deed without asking for any kind of commitment or concentration on the part of the viewer. So in conclusion this is a very normal film to see if you want to spend some time without worries enjoying the excellent action with a typically classic detective plot.
- gianmarcoronconi
- 24 sep 2023
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I expected better. The squad feels like an unpicked TV pilot that was made for greedy reasons. Jean Reno used to be good. Now he's no better than Steven Seagal. Even the action scenes sucked!
- gogettheroach
- 7 mar 2019
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Oh my,when are people going to realise the aim is to be entertained for 90+ minutes when watching a film. Not bang on about this and that.The cast,story,locations etc etc.Just enjoy films for what they are, pure escapism.I bet you the haters rave about the likes of harry Potter. Get real. This film ticks all the boxes in my opinion.Then again,who I am,eh? Well,not a bitter Potter fan that's for sure.
- DucDeRichleau
- 19 jun 2020
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A good movie take the big moment of this movie the heist is great entertainment. legendary film actors jean reno with amazing credential in movies.Why the bad reviews here it,s a amazing action movie.If you eliminate the low Budget this could be a huge movie.The Plot line is also weak but the "big" scene and the action is great.Anyway, I suppose, based on the reviews for this movie that France won,t produce more of those movies.If you go in not expecting much you may very well enjoy this great movie. if you go in expected the action movie of the year you may be disappointed.But still a great movie
- grantkenny-13794
- 28 jun 2017
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The squad is a a great movie.A great action movie.The movie has great action scenes.The movie has great fight scenes.The movie has great car chase scenes.The movie is also funny the movie has lot,s of funny moments.The movie has a great cast a lot of Young actors.the movie is a remake of the movie the sweeney.The story is similar to the movie heat.the director did a great job directing the action scenes all the action scenes are great.jean reno is great in this movie.It,s one of it,s best action movies with león the professional nikita crimson rivers ronin.It,s great that jean reno is back in action movies he is great is those movies.He should make more action movies.jean reno is a great actor.
- playtoyer
- 18 ago 2015
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With intense street fight scenes in the heart of Paris.
The only bad point is excessive tobacco imagery, even though it doesn't add anything to the film itself.
The only bad point is excessive tobacco imagery, even though it doesn't add anything to the film itself.
- OMTR
- 15 oct 2021
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Watched it in French, best one liners I've heard in a while that got me laughing out loud and probably waking the neighbours. Great fight scenes, up there with the John Wick's and the Kingsman in terms of stunt coordination, prop use and a very unique fighting style. A lot of it is typical of a French movie with adultery without making it too cliché. Some of the characters deserve an origin story movie and the movie itself deserves a sequel. Overall very happy with the « Parisian spec » cops and robbers. Very much a From Paris with love (2010) action movie, this time rightfully, as the locals take the spotlight.
- melvynswingler
- 20 oct 2023
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