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Easy Money: Hard to Kill
JW is serving hard time in prison and struggling to get back on an honest path. There are glimmers of hope in his life – some venture capitalists are interested in a new piece of trading software he's developed, and while behind bars he's made peace with an old enemy. This all proves to be an illusion. On leave from prison, and back in contact with his former gang, JW learns that once you've walked in the shoes of a criminal there just may be no going back.
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Plot Summary
After his release from prison, reformed businessman JW finds himself drawn back into the criminal underworld to protect his sister. He becomes entangled with the Serbian mafia and a ruthless businessman, leading to a desperate fight for survival and redemption. JW must navigate betrayals and violence as he tries to secure a future for himself and his family.
Critical Reception
Easy Money II: Hard to Kill received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its gritty atmosphere, intense action sequences, and Joel Kinnaman's performance. Some noted that it expanded effectively on the themes of the first film, exploring the corrupting influence of wealth and power.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its compelling continuation of the original narrative.
Noted for intense and well-executed action sequences.
Joel Kinnaman's performance as JW was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reviews often commend the film for its suspenseful plot and gritty realism, with many appreciating the return of Joel Kinnaman's character and his struggle to escape the criminal life. Some viewers found the violence to be excessive, but most agreed it was a solid crime thriller.
Fun Fact
The film is the second installment in the Easy Money film series, based on the novel of the same name by Jens Lapidus, which itself is part of a trilogy.
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