Danger One (2018) Reviews

• LEAD ACTORS MAKE THE MOVIE

  armineaction2018-09-19

  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.

• FUN FILM

  cherrylee-669062018-09-26

  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.

• A solid addition to the "find and keep dirty money" genre

  taylorperry-677762018-09-18

  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.

• A COMEBACK ROLE FOR TOM EVERETT SCOTT!

  mreviewer822018-09-16

  I've loved Scott ever since "That Thing You Do!" but haven't seen him in material that did him justice in years. "Danger One" finally gives him a meaty role that he was born to play, and he delivers arguably his most charismatic turn since playing Guy the drummer in the above mentioned Tom Hanks classic. It doesn't hurt that he's paired with able talent like O'Hare and Jurdi, who plays off him nicely and develops an unlikely buddy rapport. Still, this is Scott's movie, and he has long been in the background, but here he shines front and center.

• Suspenseful and captivating with twists!

  lauraanntaylor2018-09-16

  The role that Tom Everett Scott played brought amusing and quick-witted dark humor to the film, while James Jurdi's character convincingly straddled back and forth with the dilemma of temptation and self-control.