Bent (2018)

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Some say its not original, but i think it has the best of other movies. I personally liked the plot and storyline and actors. I dont usually watch movies like this but i thought it was GREAT. Loved the cinematography as well.

This film should have been called "The Caterpillar Cop" it moves so slowly. I was surprised that I watched the whole movie. The beginning key scenes which are critical to the logic of the hour and a half (+/-) subsequent revenge plot happen so fast that you barely catch onto who has done what to whom. You then have the stolid good guy cop who emerges from jail after three years who seeks revenge for the killing of his partner whom he thought was a clean, good guy, but turns out wasn't. The lead character of Danny Gallagher played by Karl Urban who has only one expression and spends most of his time sitting and watching, wearing the same leather jacket 90% of the time, occasionally grunting a few lines. You are hoping to see a lot more of gorgeous Sofia Vergara, but she hardly appears in the movie, and definitely not in any gorgeous, sexy outfits that I remember. It's tough to believe that she was paid $190,000 per episode of the TV series Modern Family. One can only wonder what the budget for this caterpillar film was, and how it ever got financed. Go watch a couple of episodes of Blue Bloods on Netflix instead of spending time on this slow moving film.

This is the real deal thriller...twists at every turn...in the ending you'll love the surprise...just terrific!!!

Having read the book, Deadly Codes, I eagerly awaited the movie version. I was not disappointed, Bent (title change) was engaging, clever, suspenseful, well written and well acted. I was hooked from the electrifying opening scene to the very satisfying last scene. I love Danny & Kate & hope for a sequel to see where their story takes them. 5 stars!