The Instigators (2024)
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- Synopsis:
- Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners: a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to rob a corrupt politician's ill-gained earnings. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos, pursued not only by police but also by backward bureaucrats and vengeful crime bosses. Completely out of their depth, they convince Rory's therapist (Hong Chau) to join their riotous getaway through the city, where they must put aside their differences and work together to evade capture - or worse.
- Actors:
- Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau, Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Alfred Molina, Ron Perlman, Ving Rhames, Richie Moriarty, Jack Harlow, Deirdre McCourt, Don DiPetta, Jerry Kernion, Shane T Harris, Mike Bash, Travis Campbell, Jay Giannone, David Gborie, Michael Rodrick, Robert Walker Branchaud
- Directors:
- Doug Liman
- Producers:
- Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, John Graham, Jeff Robinov, Kevin J. Walsh, Alison Winter
- Writers:
- Casey Affleck, Chuck MacLean
- Aka:
- Quincy
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Thrillers
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Reviews (1) of The Instigators
Disappointing Comedy/Crime Film - The Instigators review by GI
Considering the talent on show here this comedy heist film should be a wisecracking zip along treat but the script and tired narrative makes it a plodding affair. It's underpowered and despite a couple of action set pieces including a robbery and car chase through Boston the film is a disappointment. Matt Damon plays a depressed ex soldier undergoing therapy and in dire need of cash to pay back alimony to get access to his son and Casey Affleck is the cocky ex con. They join up having been recruited by some shady businessmen to rob the victory gala of the corrupt city mayor (Ron Perlman). Of course this all goes awry and the pair end up being pursued by the cops and other bad guys. The plot is hackneyed and offers nothing new and the two stars lack any real chemistry. Other talent on show here is woefully underused including Perlman as the corrupt politician, Toby Jones as his cowardly lawyer and Alfred Molina as one of the bad guys. Ving Rhames character of the scary cop doesn't really convince either. Really it's all relies on the cast because the script is weak and these ingredients just haven't worked here. What's left is a mildly entertaining film that is instantly forgettable.