The Retirement Plan
Plot
As Ashley's life begins to unravel, her desperation for help leads her down a dangerous path. With her young daughter Sarah by her side, they find themselves entangled in a criminal underworld that puts their lives in peril. In a last-ditch effort to save herself and her child, Ashley reaches out to the one person who can potentially turn things around: her estranged father Matt. Matt, once a charming and charismatic individual, has spent years drifting through life, unable to shake off his troubled past. His relationship with Ashley was strained at best, but as they reunite in this desperate hour, old wounds begin to heal. As the stakes grow higher, Matt is forced to confront his own demons and take responsibility for his actions. As Ashley and her father embark on a mission to extricate themselves from the criminal enterprise, they are met with obstacles at every turn. With Sarah's safety hanging precariously in the balance, they must navigate a complex web of lies, deceit, and betrayal. As tensions escalate, Matt's own demons begin to resurface, threatening to tear their fragile bond apart. Despite the danger that surrounds them, Ashley and her father find themselves drawn together by a shared desire to protect Sarah. Through a series of intense and often brutal confrontations, they must work together to outwit their ruthless adversaries and secure their freedom. As the stakes reach a fever pitch, Matt is forced to confront the true nature of his own darkness and make amends for past transgressions. In a heart-stopping climax, Ashley's desperate plan comes to fruition, but at what cost? Will her father be able to redeem himself in time to save them from the clutches of their oppressors, or will the weight of his past mistakes prove too great to overcome? In this tense and gripping thriller, The Retirement Plan delivers a pulse-pounding ride that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its complex characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and breakneck pace, this film is a must-see for fans of crime dramas and family dynamics alike.
Reviews
Peter
Without a solid script, maybe consider a live-action adaptation of the Resident Evil animated series? Cage's current hairstyle could totally pull off Spencer! And if it works, spin-offs for individual characters could be a goldmine? On a side note, Li Bingbing as Ada Wong in the films was a great casting choice, but they definitely need to recast Leon "Vehicle Killer" Kennedy.
Sophie
Cage's portrayal of a seasoned special agent feels too generic. He risks everything to hand over the hard drive's list to the CIA for the safety of his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter, then walks away, "untainted by praise." There's a lack of subtlety in the setup, the main plot is too predictable, and the character relationships and emotional expressions lack detail. It's essentially mindless viewing, not very enriching.
Avery
Sorry, guys, my lunch starts an hour earlier than usual today and I didn't even make my bed yet! WTF!
Alexander
Clearly, Nicolas Cage is just here to indulge in a bit of acting, playing a seemingly harmless retiree secret agent. But Ron Perlman steals a significant portion of the spotlight as the villain – in fact, he's the most fleshed-out character in the entire film. However, his demise in the later part of the movie feels utterly random. Coupled with the universally awkward attempts at humor, the whole film exudes an all-encompassing sense of embarrassment.
