Copshop

I'll start by saying I had zero expectations for "Copshop". I wanted to catch a movie last night and this was the only late showing at my local thearte. I trudged along expecting a to watch a generic Gerard Butler picture which would get my night in.

However, what I got was one the best cinema experinces I've had this year.

The perfromances are strong around the board, particularly from the realtively unknown lead Alexis Louder, whos character is the heart and soul of the story. Butler and Grillo are as always, enjoyable to watch. The action in this film is suprisingly very well-shot and never dull, repetitive or formulaic. The writers did a commendable job , with constant twists and information being revelead slowly, creating a tense atmosphere in the films only location. Characters are nicely developed to the point where you genuinely care what their outcome will be. There was a few cringe moments of dialouge and a couple of moments that seem somewhat stupid but nothing that overshadows the films qualities.

Whether your a fan of Gerard Butler action movies or just someone like me who wants to catch a movie, go see Copshop.