No Sudden Move
A group of criminals are brought together under mysterious circumstances and have to work together to uncover what's really going on when their simple job goes completely sideways.
Critics Sentiment
Doug Jones hires Goynes, Russo and Charley for the blackmail scheme
Detective Finney retrieves all the money and returns it to Lowen
The film drops from a strong opening setup (7.5) to frustrating plot convolution in the middle act, hitting its lowest point when the police corruption subplot adds unnecessary complexity (4.8).
No Sudden Move starts strong with its 1950s noir atmosphere and solid cast performances, particularly from Cheadle and Del Toro. However, the film gradually loses audience goodwill as Ed Solomon's script becomes increasingly convoluted, with reviewers consistently citing the overly complex plot as the major weakness that undermines otherwise solid filmmaking and performances.
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Don Cheadle
Curtis 'Curt' Goynes
Benicio del Toro
Ronald Russo
David Harbour
Matt Wertz
Jon Hamm
Det. Joe Finney
Ray Liotta
Frank Capelli
Brendan Fraser
Douglas 'Doug' Jones
Kieran Culkin
Charley Barnes
Amy Seimetz
Mary Wertz
Julia Fox
Vanessa Capelli
Bill Duke
Aldrick Watkins
Frankie Shaw
Paula Cole
Noah Jupe
Matthew Wertz Jr.
Craig muMs Grant
Jimmy
Byron Bowers
Maurice
Lauren Rys Martin
Ava
Lauren LaStrada
Clarisse
Javon Anderson
Lonnie
Hugh Maguire
Mel Forbert
Tina Gloss
Louise Forbert
Wallace Bridges
Rudy
Crew
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