The Courier
Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Actors: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Josie Ho, Til Schweiger
PlotA seasoned courier, known for his unparalleled ability to deliver highly sensitive and dangerous packages, is thrust into a perilous assignment when he is hired to transport a mysterious briefcase to a ruthlessly elusive crime lord. The courier, an elusive figure in his own right, is skilled, resourceful, and unyielding, taking great pride in his perfect track record. But upon accepting this job, he quickly realizes this is no ordinary delivery. As he weaves through a series of dangerous encounters with various criminal factions and undercover agents, it becomes evident that the contents of the briefcase hold significant, potentially world-altering implications.
His journey leads him through a treacherous landscape of betrayal, violence, and deception, where trust is scarce and deception is rife. The stakes escalate as his every move is monitored by powerful entities with their own hidden agendas. As adversaries close in, the courier must navigate through relentless attacks, uncovering a labyrinthine conspiracy that not only jeopardizes his life but plunges him into a moral quandary. Struggling to survive while maintaining his own code of conduct, the courier's quest becomes a harrowing race against time, pushing his professional acumen and personal limits to their breaking point.
Writers: Brannon Coombs, Pete Dris
Release Date: 17 May 2012
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Despite some exciting sequences and a sharp video, 'The Courier' suffers from a pedestrian script, disappointing direction, and amateurish special effects. Skip it.
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