Tag
Billy is the self-designated leader of a group of teenagers living in a shelter. Jacob and Rae, Billy's oldest childhood friends, live there as well as part of "the family". Billy has an AIDs-like virus, which he has passed on to his blood brother Jacob. Billy and Rae are boyfriend and girlfriend, much to the dismay of Jacob who has always loved Rae from afar. Billy's philosophy of life, and how that interfaces with having a deadly virus, comes to a head when Billy and Jacob compete in a very unique game of "Tag", with the future of Rae and "the family" dependent upon the outcome.
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Plot Summary
In this action-comedy, a group of retired criminals attempts to pull off one last heist, but they find themselves entangled with a new generation of thieves. As loyalties are tested and old scores resurface, the aging crew must rely on their wits and past experience to survive.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on action over substance. Audiences were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the star power and the fast-paced nature of the film, though many found it to be a somewhat generic crime thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on its cast to carry a thin plot.
- Action sequences are plentiful but lack originality.
- The film struggles to balance its comedic and criminal elements.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a trend of Russian action films featuring ensemble casts and heist elements popular in the mid-2010s.
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