Review of The Courier (2012) by Brendan N — 15 Sep 2012

Tries very hard to be some type of complex noir film but it never really gets a chance. the film is backed by a great lead performance from Jeffrey dean morgan but the film is so dull and lags constantly. the whole idea of the film should have worked but director Abu-assad constantly tries to complicate the film all the time. in the end the big reveal really wasn't that complex, it really could have wrapped half an hour earlier then its running time.

I really thought I would have enjoyed this film a lot more but the first half of this film really does let the film slip to much. the courier side of the film isn't explored and sadly seems like a poor man's transporter.