Triple 9 (2016)

A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.

Director:

John Hillcoat

Writer:

Matt Cook

Stars:

Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Michael Atwood
Casey Affleck	...	Chris Allen
Anthony Mackie	...	Marcus Belmont
Woody Harrelson	...	Jeffrey Allen
Aaron Paul	...	Gabe Welch
Kate Winslet	...	Irina Vlaslov
Gal Gadot	...	Elena Vlaslov
Norman Reedus	...	Russell Welch
Teresa Palmer	...	Michelle Allen
Michael Kenneth Williams	...	Sweet Pea
Clifton Collins Jr.	...	Franco Rodriguez
Michelle Ang	...	Trina Ling
Terence Rosemore	...	Joshua Parks
Terri Abney	...	Leah Green
Alexander Babara	...	Ben Feldman

Storyline

In TRIPLE 9, a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for "officer down". Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, triggering a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge.

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Plot Keywords:

heist | murder of a police officer | murder | corrupt cop | betrayal | 

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Taglines:

A deadly heist needs a killer distraction

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language throughout, drug use and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Open Road Films [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

999

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,109,085 (USA) (26 February 2016)

Gross:

$12,467,928 (USA) (25 March 2016)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Worldview Entertainment, Anonymous Content, MadRiver Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White (some sequences)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Norman Reedus and Clifton Collins Jr. appeared together in The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)

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Goofs

After Michael fires his shotgun into the ceiling, he racks the slide and ejects a spent shell, which can be heard bouncing on the tile floor. However, the sound is of an empty brass cartridge; shotgun shells are mostly plastic.

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Connections

References Heat (1995)

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Soundtracks

Everyday
Written & Performed by : Bayo Yahi Allen "Decatur Redd"
Produced by Devin Bryce Cameron "iiGotProduct"

User Reviews

Semi-decent heist movie

Triple 9 is a complicated heist movie involving a lot of double crossing, corrupt cops, plot twists and rug pulls. A team of bank robbers, being blackmailed by the Russian Mafia, have to pull off a nearly impossible heist which involves killing a cop. T9 immediately stands out among the many similar movies out there because it has a great cast and the director, John Hillcoat, has proved himself before to be a good filmmaker so T9 looked promising. In the end, it's a mixed bag. Hillcoat manages to make the shaky cam style of the cinematography work well for once and there is plenty of tension. Thankfully, each set piece doesn't just feel like a repeat of the last and overall it's safe to say it's a well made thriller. The cast, unusually strong for this type of movie, all do a good job. Anthony Mackie stands out in a more gritty, dramatic role than some of his earlier ones, and Chiwetel Ejiofor owns the movie. That being said, it would have been nice to see more of Aaron Paul, Woody Harrelson and Kate Winslet. This isn't a predictable movie, and there are plenty of shocks and tense moments, but it's not always that enjoyable. With its mean spirited atmosphere and convoluted plot, it just didn't quite hold my attention the whole time. The script is OK, though the story feels rushed at times and it's not as good as it could have been as a result. It's perfectly good though, and better than some of the stuff we usually get at this time of year. It'll probably sink at the box office, but it's worth a look.

6/10