Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jamie Foxx | ... | Alvin Sanders | |
David Morse | ... | Edgar Clenteen | |
Robert Pastorelli | ... | Jaster | |
Doug Hutchison | ... | Bristol | |
Kimberly Elise | ... | Lisa Hill | |
David Paymer | ... | Agent Wooly | |
Mike Epps | ... | Stevie Sanders | |
Jamie Kennedy | ... | Agent Blum | |
Nestor Serrano | ... | Agent Boyle | |
Kirk Acevedo | ... | Ramundo | |
Jeffrey Donovan | ... | Julio | |
Megan Dodds | ... | Agent Walsh | |
Tia Texada | ... | Tika | |
Neil Crone | ... | Supervisor | |
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Matthew Witherly | ... | Guard |
In New York, Alvin Sanders is a small-time thief who's just been hauled in for stealing a bunch of prawns (shrimp) from a local restaurant. He ends up in a cell with John Jaster, one half of a high-tech criminal team that's just stolen $42,000,000 worth of gold from the Federal Reserve. Realizing that he could die at any moment from his worsening heart condition, Jaster tells Alvin to relay a cryptic message to his wife about the whereabouts of the hidden gold. Alvin doesn't know exactly what the message means, and Edgar Clenteen, the U.S. Treasury investigator working the case, hopes it will lead to the gold or Jaster's partner Bristol, but it does neither. Eighteen months later, Jaster is dead, and both Clenteen and Bristol are still looking for that gold. Clenteen decides to secretly plant a tracking device in Alvin's jaw, release him from prison, and then let the word out that he knows where the gold is hidden. Knowing that Bristol is probably watching their every move, Clenteen ... Written by Todd Baldridge
"Bait" is the type of film that makes you say "Wow!!!! I enjoyed this film."
There are several things I enjoyed about "Bait." The first thing was the villainous character played by Doug Hutchison. His character is the second villain since Will Patton's Gen. Bethlahem in "The Postman" that was not only excellently played but done so with such brilliance.
The second thing I enjoyed was the fact that the script seemed to be so unique in what was being played out on screen. When I go to movies I look for originality and that is what I found with "Bait." Furthermore, it was not just action nor was it a comedy but it was I was so glad to see David Morse back on the screen after his captivating performance in "The Green Mile."
Finally, I enjoyed how "Bait" never let up from the beginning to the end. Also, each cast member brings something special to "Bait," which makes it much more dramatic and funny film.
"Bait" is a film that will appeal to everyone young and old and for those who like dramatic scenes as well as comedic scenes. I give this film two thumbs up.