Identity Thief
Director: Seth Gordon
Actors: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho
PlotSandy Patterson, a mild-mannered accounts representative living in Denver, discovers his identity has been stolen by a woman in Florida who is living a lavish lifestyle under his name. As his life unravels with maxed-out credit cards and arrest warrants, Sandy struggles to convince the authorities of his innocence. With his mortgage and job on the line, and knowing the police cannot prioritize his case, Sandy decides to take matters into his own hands. He travels to Florida to confront the imposter and bring her back to Denver to clear his name, promising his boss that he'll return in a week to keep his job.
Upon locating Diana, the unapologetic identity thief, Sandy finds himself entangled in a series of misadventures. Diana is initially unwilling to come quietly, leading Sandy to forcibly bring her along on a chaotic road trip back to Denver. Throughout their journey, they encounter various challenges and evildoers—including bounty hunters and gangsters—stemming from Diana's fraudulent activities. As the pair faces these obstacles, they begin to understand more about each other, blurring the lines of their adversarial relationship. The trip tests their resolve and sparks unexpected changes in both of their lives.
Writers: Craig Mazin, Jerry Eeten
Release Date: 08 Feb 2013
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Identity Thief delivers solid video and audio on Blu-ray, but lacks significant extras, making it a one-time watch despite its good cast.
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