In many ways this is generic stuff with a baseline plot of old-timer mobster doing one last job before retirement, but Brosnan has a certain charm and screen presence, there's some genuine laugh out loud moments, decent action and pace and the chemistry between Brosnan's character, Charlie Swift and Morena Baccarin's Marcie is believable, especially in the witty back and forth.
Some have commented negatively on the obvious age gap, Brosnan is 26 years older than Baccarin, but they're both adults and it's clear that Marcie falls for Charlie's personality - his sense of honour, duty, bonds of friendship, generosity and humour, plus I suspect many female viewers would still rate Brosnan's looks. Plus, Marcie is portrayed as independent, strong and in control at all points.
It certainly wasn't 'creepy' as some have implied.
I should mention Brosnan's adoption of a American accent: it's a little disconcerting, but you get used to it. I can't comment on it's authenticity.
James Caan plays his final role...what a star.
All in all, this was surprisingly good. Let's hope Brosnan doesn't do a Neeson and start dropping his standards in too many of these type of roles.
Some have commented negatively on the obvious age gap, Brosnan is 26 years older than Baccarin, but they're both adults and it's clear that Marcie falls for Charlie's personality - his sense of honour, duty, bonds of friendship, generosity and humour, plus I suspect many female viewers would still rate Brosnan's looks. Plus, Marcie is portrayed as independent, strong and in control at all points.
It certainly wasn't 'creepy' as some have implied.
I should mention Brosnan's adoption of a American accent: it's a little disconcerting, but you get used to it. I can't comment on it's authenticity.
James Caan plays his final role...what a star.
All in all, this was surprisingly good. Let's hope Brosnan doesn't do a Neeson and start dropping his standards in too many of these type of roles.