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.

Call 911. Steal Money. Kill 'em all. That basically sums up the fantastic action thriller "Danger One," which literally had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The film reminded me of the great "Shallow Grave," mixed in with the ambiance and manic energy of "Bringing out the Dead." Of the actors. Scott delivers a true comeback performance, O'Hare is a scene stealing baddie, and Jurdi is a solid, stoic everyman hero. Highly recommended for fans of murder and money action extravaganzas.

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.

It's a refreshing idea. EMT's find money and decide to keep it for their own reasons and all hell breaks loose.

I think the movie is well acted. Every character has motivations and you have irony and dark comedy throughout. It has well threaded, uses of action and violence that lead to many of the dark comedy moments.

It's a well done, well shot, well paced movie full of funny moments, irony and good guys and bad guys.

Highly recommended, 9 out of 10.

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.