When JW becomes a drug runner in order to maintain his double life, his fate becomes tied to two other men: Jorge, a fugitive on the run from both the Serbian mafia and the police, and mafia enforcer Mrado, who is on the hunt for Jorge.
Sobering Scandinavian tale.
There's plenty here to show why director Daniel Espinosa caught Hollywood's eye, even if this pre-Safe House crime drama holds few surprises.
This is a hard-working thriller that spotlights the changing nature of criminality in modern-day Europe.
With precious little honour among these thieves, the struggle to survive and emerge as top dog is the basis of a well-spun yarn that has spawned a sequel and talk of a Hollywood remake.
This movie was made in 2010, but more than deserves its release now: fast-moving, plausible and smart.
Easy Money moves like a razor-edged Frisbee that could cut off a player's hand or sever his jugular if he doesn't see what's coming.
The film covers a lot of ground, at pace. A sequel is promised – and justified.
Espinosa directs with nervous energy, combining blistering action with believable, sympathetic characters; this is assured, emotionally engaging stuff.
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