Play Dirty - Triplo gioco

What exactly happened to Mark Wahlberg? He used to headline solid films like Shooter, The Departed, and even did great in comedy with The Other Guys. But lately, it feels like he signs up for every bad script that lands on his desk.

Play Dirty is just another forgettable entry on that list. Mark has the money and the reputation.. so why waste it on these throwaway projects? Honestly, the probability of him starring in a good movie these days feels like 1 out of 10, and that says a lot.

What is his agent even doing? Isn't their job to filter scripts and protect his career? Instead, they're turning him into a running joke. Mark deserves better, and so do we as the audience!

This was almost funny, almost exciting and almost clever. It had all the ingredients for another Nice Guys or Kiss Kiss Bang Bang but somehow it just passed by instead. I'm not going to pretend I know what went wrong, it just didn't work for me. Maybe it will for you, so good luck with that. I hope you get along.

Ultimately, Play Dirty is fine. It clocks in at a slightly bloated two hours, offering moments of mild entertainment and professional craftsmanship, but lacking the originality or emotional depth to leave a lasting impression. It's the kind of film you'll forget you saw a week later, but won't regret watching while you were in the theater. If you are desperate for a weekend diversion and all the good seats are taken, Play Dirty will, well, play. But don't expect it to redefine the genre.

7/10

It won't blow you away but I would say this is a great film to watch if you want some decent action and some decent comedy.

It has some unexpected twists and turns throughout and you can't always guess what's going to happen next.

The cast is excellent and it's always nice to see Tony Shalhoub (monk) back on screen again.

If you want a decent, enjoyable action flick then I'd say you won't go amiss watching this!

Shane Black returns, this time with Amazon Studios and MGM, to bring us a crazy heist comedy with a charismatic cast led by Mark Wahlberg.

With a cast that includes Lakeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, Keegan-Michael Key, Nat Wolff, and Tony Shalhoub, the film takes us through a series of heists with the characteristic humor of a director who perfectly balances comedy and action. Shane Black delivers an entertaining action comedy reminiscent of those fun '90s movies. Packed with action, chases, and some truly effective gags, this film succeeds in its goal of entertaining. While it may not be entirely coherent, its charming cast makes it all quite believable.

Black adapts Donald E. Westlake's classic anti-hero into an entertaining and well-crafted adventure, starring Mark Wahlberg who masters this type of character. While his performance is fine, he's surrounded by a charismatic cast, always conveying the sense of enjoyment on screen. The director recaptures some of the essence of his prime, albeit a few notches lower, but it's still a good impression for someone who has always been fun to watch in his work.

It's a made-for-streaming movie, something that's noticeable in its visual effects, though it's not overly distracting. The film is entertaining and makes for a good weekend getaway. It has some very funny sequences where the director manages to show his essence, and others that are somewhat weaker, but that doesn't detract from the overall entertainment value. It's an action comedy with ups and downs, but always sincere in its intention to entertain the viewer with its most authentic elements, and it achieves this in a pleasing and effective way.

Afterwards, we can enjoy it if the film lives up to all our expectations. However, it won't waste your time, as at least you'll have one pleasant moment on screen.