Transit

I don't agree with all the reviews that are claiming there are plot twists. Not at all. This film was extremely linear, predictable and full of moments where you were wondering how 4 criminals, who planned a decent heist, would be so idiotic when it came to retrieving the bag of money. So if those moments were the plot twists the reviewers were referring to, then by George's beard, they're on to something. Maybe I should get some stock tips from them too, huh? Seriously, there were too many times one had to suspend disbelief, especially on how a white collar criminal and his suburban wife could overcome hardened criminals. Sheer luck? I'm giving this an extra star just because it somehow managed to keep me wanting it to get better, all the way to the end. It never did. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Trust me. I took the trouble and time to tap this review out on my Bionic, just to warn you.

I like artsy movies BUT I am all for entertainment too. I love Fuqua as much as I like Kubrick. The problem is that I cannot avoid thinking while I watch a movie. If you have the same problem you will hate the constant inconsistencies of this movie. Why? Because nothing makes up for the horrendous script. If in order to give another twist and add "entertainment" to the plot the characters constantly behave like babbling idiots and do absurd things my brain sends "not credible" signals all over and then the fun is over! For example: criminals racing the car like mad men and making "specialist" u-turns when they should be avoiding detection (when the good guys don't even have a car to run anymore). Regular housewives shooting like trained spies. Real estate agents that kick ass (WTW Jim is getting flabby) and mess with the cops (while on probation). Hillbillies finding hidden staff in the middle of a crazy swamp and owning automatic weapons. Unless you want to reduce your IQ to the single digits … Save your money and see something else!

I had to give a 1 out of 10 because the current 5.9 is an extremely high rating for this movie. It actually deserved a little more, due to Caviezel's acting, but the script is just plain dumb, to the point it made me angry every time the gang outsmarted themselves in a loop of idiotic decisions that I just couldn't believe were part of a (supposed to be) serious movie. Worst of all, this piece somehow gets your hopes up that it will get better at some point, but It doesn't... and Voila! You just wasted 90 minutes of your life. The idea of the movie wasn't really that bad. Don't waste your time.

This was one of the most terrible movies I have seen in a long time, copied from so many others. There was no wondering what would happen next and the camera-work was deplorable. Some scenes were totally unwatchable to the point that I had to look away. I understand that close filming and wobbling the camera while filming can produce a more dramatic effect however the camera all but touched the actors. The acting was OK,definitely no awards though. A couple of scenes had some great acting that was believable. I guess it is also the unbelievable coincidences that make these style movies so hard to watch. The tree with the perfect place for the bag to sit and then the man in the boat that went straight past and would have no idea at all that the bag was put in the tree somehow finds it. Or how even after being attacked and dumping the husband onto the road knowing full well that the criminals are after them continues on the same road. Maybe only the writer of this movie would do that as only he/she could be that stupid as shown with this script. Overall I am disappointed with myself for watching the whole movie. My best advice is only watch this movie if you like predictable movies with unbelievable events and copied events for other movies.

I wasn't expecting much when I heard about this movie. I thought it would be a B rated action flick that had a typical B rated plot. However, I was surprised by the countless twists in the plot. There was suspense and action from the first scene till the end. Although it was a low budget film, the director did an amazing job making use of the budget. I think the movie is well worth watching. I am the type of person that watches a movie and likes to make guesses as to what will happen throughout the movie, but surprisingly most of my guesses were incorrect. Watch it!

I really didn't know what I was expecting getting into this but I really can't remember when I've gotten a shot of adrenaline like this, it truly was a good film. The acting was superb all around, the overall production value was great. The plot is very thin which leaves a lot to be imagined and they did fill it in with enough twists and turns. Jim Caviezel is a great actor and was a fine pick for the dad in turmoil as was the acting of the entire family. James Frain cast as the leader of the four murderous thugs was also good in this, he really jacked up the intensity as his desperation reached greater & greater heights. The choices made by the gang are a bit ridiculous so there is a need for suspension of disbelief. I know a lot of people are bashing it for that reason but I believe that if you just go with it as an action film it will deliver enough to satisfy. I recommend this to action/thriller fans. As for the bunch of genius's who are bashing this, it's action, things don't always have to be perfect in this genre(you know,shut down your brain a little). Start naming other recent action flicks that go perfect with life, ridiculous explosions & never ending bullets & clips for guns,short list. It didn't state these thugs were smart people, so obviously they are going to make stupid mistakes, I heard of a bank robbery a few years back where the robber left his driver's license on the counter. Is that believable? Well sadly it was.

Well, where to start. I am not going to say a thing about the plot as it would spoil it for sure. It was very tense from start to finish. I was not sure it was a film for me because the cast and director are not well known, from a British point of view, but by the time the opening credits were over I was hooked good and proper. It was like having too many coffee's, or a bag of whizz, a rush from start to finish. A very new approach to what could be deemed a basic story line, but not in my eyes. The acting was brilliant, and the carriage was also brilliant with an excellent conclusion. I really hope to see more from this Director very soon. A must watch for 2012. A cracking change from the usual drivel the Yanks have been pouring out for the last 20 years!

Lets get straight to the point . I had no idea what this movie was all about because i couldn't find a decent review online, i was expecting a cheap flick with some action here and there. But boy !! i was totally thrilled by the pace and the some pretty cool action. The movie picks up the speed pretty early and never let you settle down. Without giving away any of the storyline ( there isn't much anyway ). I give this movie something between 6 and a 7 . A solid entertaining flick with quite an adrenaline rush to it ..... I will strongly recommend this movie to any movie lover .....An all round ENTERTAINER !!!

Transit (2012) ~umR ☛ 5/10 Director: Antonio Negret Stars: Jim Caviezel, Diora Baird and James Frain 89 Min - Crime | Drama | Thriller A family, five robbers & and bag full of money thats Transit. Nothing really special in this movie, you have seen this story number of times under different production team. Last 20 or some minutes are the best part of this movie. Totally predictable and the only thing i don't understand is actor like Jim Caviezel signed up for movies like this. Just below OK direction, however, acting is somewhat good and the actors tried their best to lift the movie up. In my view stay away from Transit and save your 89min...Don't tell me i didn't warn you! STORYLINE (same old story!...) A family on a road trip is stalked by criminals who stashed stolen money in their car. For more of my reviews please visit: https://www.facebook.com/unitedcbaMR

In reality, the robbers would've covered their faces to be unrecognizable, calmly knocked on Mom's hotel door and nicely explained how they planted the money on her car and wanted it back. Hell, they would've even tossed her one of the money bricks to keep her trap shut. This is what would happen in reality, but in this idiotic movie? They burst open her door frightening her to death where she puts up a fight, and runs out in terror to call the police and robbers flee in fear lol. This is just one of the many implausible instance that are written in order to keep the extending the movie and it's a frustrating experience to watch. Relief comes towards the end when Mom goes full Rambo on them with a semi automatic weapon that will have you howling with laughter. And even funnier is watching the lead idiot stranded in the middle of nowhere and smashes his perfectly working cell phone on the ground into a million pieces. Who's that stupid?....The characters in this movie. Watch it for the laughs and you'll be ok.