Risk
Three people discover jealousy and larceny are a dangerous combination in this tense drama. John (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and veers towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of novice con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking a percentage of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of their usual worth. John and Ben are assisted in their illegal business by Louise (Claudia Karvan), a lawyer with a cocaine problem who is also John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, their already-shaky confidence game begins to collapse.
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Plot Summary
A retired CIA operative living in a secluded life in the Caribbean is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when his former employer calls him for one last mission. He must confront a deadly arms dealer and his own dark past in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
Critical Reception
Tony Scott's 'Risk' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and derivative of better-executed spy thrillers. While the performances of Morgan Freeman and Ben Kingsley were acknowledged, the film was largely criticized for its predictable storyline and lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
- Often criticized for its uninspired plot and familiar spy tropes.
- Some critics noted that the talented cast couldn't elevate the weak material.
- The film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Risk' is largely unavailable or not prominently documented on Google. General sentiment suggests it did not resonate widely with audiences.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by Tony Scott and starring established actors, 'Risk' had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered or discussed.
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