Rated R for language
Starring Brendan Fraser, Colm Meaney, Martin McCann, David O'Hara
Directed by Terry George
The Story:
Jimbo (McCann) owes a mobster (O'Hara) a large sum of money. Figuring the best way to repay the debt is to knock over the local fish market, he plans his scheme, never realizing that the same market belongs to the mobster and there is something really, really valuable in the safe there. On the run from the law (Meaney) and the mob, he holes up in an antiques shop being watched by Joe (Fraser) and realizes he may have also discovered his long-lost father!
To be perfectly fair, this is a heist film that wants to please, but can't quite figure out how to get from Point A to Point B at every turn of the script.
That said, there are some pretty funny bits sprinkled throughout this little caper.
The setup is what drags, the payoff is pretty good.
Brendan Fraser returns to the screen in seemingly the first time in a long time.
Perhaps it was all of his family friendly roles that seemingly ended his leading man career, but he proves that he's still a serviceable actor in any role.
Worth a spin if you're up to the challenge.
Currently streaming on Netflix as of this writing.
Final Grade: C+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Again, aside from the slow beginning, there's an enjoyable caper flick buried in here.
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