Triple Frontier

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An outstanding cast and ambitious story help Triple Frontier overcome an uneven narrative -- and elevate the end result above a crowded field of grim and gritty heist thrillers.

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Movie Info

A group of former Special Forces operatives (Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund and Pedro Pascal) reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious careers these unsung heroes undertake this dangerous mission for self instead of country. But when events take an unexpected turn and threaten to spiral out of control, their skills, their loyalties and their morals are pushed to a breaking point in an epic battle for survival. Directed by Academy Award (R) nominee J.C. Chandor (Margin Call, All Is Lost, A Most Violent Year) and co-written by Chandor and Academy Award (R) winner Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty).

Cast

Ben Affleck
as Tom "Redfly" Davis
Oscar Isaac
as Santiago "Pope" Garcia
Charlie Hunnam
as William "Ironhead" Miller
Garrett Hedlund
as Ben Miller
Pedro Pascal
as Francisco "Catfish" Morales
Adria Arjona
as Yovanna
Sheila Vand
as Lauren Yates
Rey Gallegos
as Gabriel Martin Lorea
Christine Horn
as Retainment Officer
Shawn McBride
as Biker MMA
Chelle Brooks
as Actress
Angel Christian Roman
as 2nd Shooter
Pedro Lopez
as Gabriel
Mohamed Hakeemshady
as Helicopter Businessman
Juan Camilo Castillo
as Captain Diego
Maddy Wary
as Tess Davis
Jason Quinn
as Thug
Miguel A. Baez, Jr.
as Lorea Guard #7
Luis R. Espinoza
as Lead Guard
Michael Benjamin Hernandez
as David
Mario Quezada
as Cantina Thug
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Critic Reviews for Triple Frontier

All Critics (126) | Top Critics (26) | Fresh (90) | Rotten (36)

  • Chandor teases the possibility of a sequel at the very last, but if this team decide to head back for part two there's quite a bit of work to be done to make it worthwhile.

    February 6, 2020 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…

    Steven Sheehan

    The Digital Fix
    Top Critic

  • Poor Affleck mostly hangs in the background while Hunnam and Hedlund do their weird flexing. Ben Affleck ends up being the least-grating actor in the ensemble.

    January 29, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Neal Pollack

    Book & Film Globe
    Top Critic

  • For some reason, Triple Frontier's militarized masculinity works-in the way old Westerns worked.

    January 19, 2020 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

    Catherine Springer

    AwardsWatch
    Top Critic

  • There are at least three or four good films buried within Triple Frontier but they went with the surface level stuff and called it a day.

    January 8, 2020 | Rating: C | Full Review…

    Luke Whiston

    TheShiznit.co.uk
    Top Critic

  • Offers some nice surprises and while it doesn't end in the way you might expect it's an entertaining action drama.

    December 27, 2019 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…

    Jeffrey Lyles

    Lyles' Movie Files
    Top Critic

  • Utterly generic time-killer thriller.

    September 10, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

    Roger Moore

    Movie Nation
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Triple Frontier

  • Aug 18, 2019
    Strong cast save what is a more sophisticated Expendables. The film is tough to watch and if the filmmakers had spent a little more time developing the players, this might have been a stronger movie. Great casting and solid filmmaking but slightly underdeveloped considering the years it languished in development. This deserved an additional 30 minutes and considering this was a Netflix production, who cares about the length. Slightly flawed but when the film is good, it really is good. 13/08/2019
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Apr 12, 2019
    Triple Frontier seems to want to say some important things about the way the US simultaneously uses its soldiers to enforce its will on other nations, yet also completely fails to take care of said soldiers, especially after they've retired. But that really seems like an afterthought in a pretty baseline classic heist formula. Nobody fails Triple Frontier particularly, it just gets lost trying to pick between a brodown and a message.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 28, 2019
    Some retired Special Forces guys, hard up for cash and back in the States (moaning about how they were used and then discarded), decide on one more mission: to rob a drug dealer in South America and keep the money for themselves - "to even the score". A heist film. The first part of it is about them finding the rationale (which they already had), the second part is about their action and escape. There are scenes of tension, but the work feels uneven, disjointed. Oscar Issac delivers a decent turn. Affleck doesn't seem like he wants to get off of the couch and go outside.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Mar 23, 2019
    Star-studded Netflix action flick that starts out slowly but once it found its footing, things get pretty exciting. Having the supposed climax of the film happen rather early on makes everything coming after that pleasantly unpredictable. Thoroughly entertaining and with interesting characters, the viewer is gladly on board for the ride. Some parts play out maybe a tad too quickly, but overall the experience is pretty satisfying and even calls for a sequel.
    Jens S Super Reviewer
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