Contraband
When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.
Critics Sentiment
Chris helps Gonzalo rob armored car for fake bills
Sebastian accidentally knocks Kate unconscious at his house
The film peaks during the well-executed armored car heist sequence then drops significantly when the convoluted betrayal subplot involving Kate's endangerment strains credibility.
Contraband maintains decent entertainment value throughout with strong performances, particularly Ribisi's menacing villain and Wahlberg's reliable action hero persona. The film peaks during its mid-point action sequences and smuggling operations but suffers from predictable plotting and credibility issues. While reviewers found it watchable and adequately paced, most noted it as forgettable genre fare elevated mainly by its cast.
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Mark Wahlberg
Chris Farraday
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Farraday
Ben Foster
Sebastian Abney
Giovanni Ribisi
Tim Briggs
Lukas Haas
Danny Raymer
Caleb Landry Jones
Andy
Diego Luna
Gonzalo
J.K. Simmons
Captain Camp
David O'Hara
Jim Church
William Lucking
Bud Farraday
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Olaf
Robert Wahlberg
John Bryce
Jason Mitchell
Walter
Paul LeBlanc
CBP Official
Michael J. Taylor
Band Member - Vocals
John Russ Broussard
Band Member - Washboard
Mike Broussard, Jr.
Band Member - Saxophone
Arthur Thomas
Band Member - Drums
Amber Gaiennie
Danny's Bride
Kent Jude Bernard
Tommy Raymer
Crew
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