The Prey

France   Albert Dupontel

Crackerjack action/thriller. A bank robber close to the end of his jail term learns his wife and daughter are in danger so he escapes and from that minute the chase is on. He's chasing the bad guy, the cops are chasing him and the fights/escapes engineered by the writers are at the very peak of the form. Amazing stunts and pace. Great camera work.

AD is dynamite in the lead role; as the film unwinds he comes more and more to seem superhuman in his resilience, grit and determination to save his daughter. There's a fierce urgency in his persona that is irresistible.

The film included every possible cliche of the genre but when it's done this well it works. Better than that, it's delicious. First rate entertainment.

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