Danger One

Reminds me of films from another, with shades of "Lethal Weapon" and "After Hours." The buddy comedy element between Tom Everett Scott and James Jurdi is the best thing in the movie -- their rapport and chemistry makes the viewer root for them and hope they survive the night. Fun movie overall.

Story isn't particularly original but the performances are what sell this action comedy/thriller, most notably Tom Everett Scott's and James Jurdi's. Their connection and dynamic from the first scene to the last is what kept me invested in this otherwise entertaining but formulaic piece. Some good action scenes sprinkled throughout, but Scott and Jurdi's chemistry and rapport is what elevated this above the norm.

This movie is pretty rad. It's not at all what I expected, It was super campy, b-movie, type stuff, but it worked really probably in part to veteran character actors like o'Hare amongst others. All the actors did a great job, and it's fun to see these actors in this type of role. It really served them well. The budget on this movie is probably pretty much nonexistent so you'll have to forgive it in some parts, but I did not fall short on entertainment or laughs. I was really surprised by it. Maybe I appreciate movies like this more than other people but it definitely worked for me.

Every few years, a solid film comes along about a group of down on their luck innocents who get caught up in crime and mayhem when they discover, and decide to keep, dirty money. Some of the best films of this genre are "Simple Plan" and Oscar winner "No Country for Old Men," and while "Danger One" isn't quite on that level, it's still a worthy addition to the genre. What distinguishes it from its predecessors is that it has a manic touch of dark humor, likening it almost to a Shane Black or Guy Ritchie style actioner. Also upping its street cred are dynamite performances from vets like Scott (great to see him in something good) and O'Hare, as well as newbies like the subtly compelling Jurdi and the aggressive but appealing Celaya. It takes a bit for the film to move along, and a sub plot involving ICE agents with their own agenda isn't particularly gripping, but overall "Danger One" proves to be both a good time at the movies and a thinking man's action piece. Well done.

Went in with zero expectations but was pleasantly surprised to find a well-made and more importantly well-acted film. I enjoyed the action and the "Speed" on an ambulance feel, but what engaged me most was the dynamic between the highly underrated Scott and the quietly effective Jurdi. Their scenes and chemistry together really gelled and lifted the film up above standard everything goes wrong action thriller. Overall, it's a fun film.