Bastille Day
Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation) is a hard-as-nails cop in this crime drama who recruits a small-time thief (Richard Madden, Game of Thrones) to help catch a bigger fish.
Michael Mason (Madden) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar (Elba), the field agent on the case, soon realises that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale conspiracy. Going against commands, Briar recruits Michael to use his expert pickpocketing skills to help quickly track down the source of the corruption.
- Director:
- James Watkins ('The Woman in Black', 'Eden Lake')Jill Gagé (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Andrew Baldwin
- Cast:
- Idris ElbaRichard MaddenCharlotte Le BonKelly ReillyAnatol YusefJosé GarciaAlexander CooperJorge Leon Martinez
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Aaron Yap
flicksWith all this wishful talk of Idris Elba making a great next Bond, who knew, he would be even more suited to taking the mantle of Jason Statham? Bastille Day offers adequate evidence of this, casting Elba’s towering, hulking physique in a punchy, if not particularly ambitious, showcase while slipping him pithy one-liners to offset how scary he can actually be.
Enjoyable Enough
Went in not knowing anything at all about this movie so was surprised when I actually quite enjoyed it. Plot not very plausible but is funny at times and never leaves you with a boring part throughout the whole movie. Gosh Idris Elba always looks hot and so does Richard Madden in this one
Variety
pressIt’s Watkins’ lean, keen instinct for choreographing and cutting action set pieces that keeps Bastille Day afloat.
Time Out
pressIf you’ve ever fantasised about a Luther-Robb Stark crimefighting duo, look no further.
The Telegraph
pressThe thing actually docking this unpretentious ride is a nagging shortage of charm...
The Guardian
pressIt’s a bit silly maybe, with a plot that requires you to overlook the implausibility of a certain smartphone with no passcode protection. But there is a nifty premise.
Independent
pressA cheesy but enjoyable Paris set thriller which underlines Idrs Elba's fast rising credentials as an action hero.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA shoddy blend of V for Vendetta and Mr. Robot but without the budget bandwidth or style of either.
Flicks, Aaron Yap
flicksWith all this wishful talk of Idris Elba making a great next Bond, who knew, he would be even more suited to taking the mantle of Jason Statham? Bastille Day offers adequate evidence of this, casting Elba’s towering, hulking physique in a punchy, if not particularly ambitious, showcase while slipping him pithy one-liners to offset how scary he can actually be.
Variety
pressIt’s Watkins’ lean, keen instinct for choreographing and cutting action set pieces that keeps Bastille Day afloat.
Time Out
pressIf you’ve ever fantasised about a Luther-Robb Stark crimefighting duo, look no further.
The Telegraph
pressThe thing actually docking this unpretentious ride is a nagging shortage of charm...
The Guardian
pressIt’s a bit silly maybe, with a plot that requires you to overlook the implausibility of a certain smartphone with no passcode protection. But there is a nifty premise.
Independent
pressA cheesy but enjoyable Paris set thriller which underlines Idrs Elba's fast rising credentials as an action hero.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA shoddy blend of V for Vendetta and Mr. Robot but without the budget bandwidth or style of either.
Enjoyable Enough
Went in not knowing anything at all about this movie so was surprised when I actually quite enjoyed it. Plot not very plausible but is funny at times and never leaves you with a boring part throughout the whole movie. Gosh Idris Elba always looks hot and so does Richard Madden in this one
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