The Tax Collector

Shia did great, but he wasnt the main character.

The acting by David could have been better, it almost seemed like he was reading off of cue cards in some scenes.

And the girl who played the wife Alexis... her lips are so full of filler and it was so distracting during the movie! Her and David are supposed to have a passionate marriage, so they kiss a lot. There are a lot of close ups of the married couple- and all I could focus on was her lips full of filler. Jesus.

It's a David Ayer film which generally means it may have interesting ideas, but an uneven execution. It has a gritty, but well -produced look. And yes, it really doesn't deserve a 4.8 IMDB rating and overall critical disdain.

The stand - out performer is Shia LaBeouf, who succeeds in creating a surprisingly convincing and threatening presence as tax collection enforcer Creeper, who unfortunately for the movie's success is not the lead character. He plays second banana and loyal off - sider to his lifelong friend David (Bobby Soto), who despite being the ostensible lead, is simply not as arresting a character. Why LaBeouf was nominated for a Razzie for this role, I'll never know? He's the best thing The Tax Collector has going for it. Interestingly the film also boasts another good, but criminally (pardon the pun) under - utilised cameo from a near, unrecognisable Jimmy Smits as "Wizard" Cuevas, an imprisoned Mexican Mafia crime lord, who features in a largely unneeded late narrative twist.

The Tax Collector like many of Ayer's films is certainly not faultless. But I found the focus on LA gangs, especially those of Mexican origin, combined with an associated observation of urban Mexican culture, nevertheless quite compelling.

So much hate for this movie, for no reason. I had a good time. Shea was pretty damn good in this and I've never been a huge fan of his. If you enjoy David Ayers films, then ignore the hate and just give it a try.

This movie is poorly made. There isnt any character development. Bobby Soto is not a lead actor. Una mierda Una mierda Una mierda I havent finished the movie and had to write its una mierda

This movie has potential but everything goes to heck because of the extremely bad script. First, you need to wait almost 60 minutes of 90 to see something interesting. Second, when the action starts everything goes extremely fast. Shia's character was barely developed. Are you serious? Last, Fx's look cheap and acting amateurish, except from Shia. But...

So, overall a wasted opportunity to create a great movie. Shame on Director 's and writers. Make yourself a favor and watch Sicario 1 and 2 instead watching this one.