FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-contractor-spoiler-free-review "The Contractor is one more generic action flick with a story borrowed directly from the formulaic Hollywood closet, without any surprises or even high entertainment levels. Chris Pine is the mandatory "famous face" chosen to (try to) elevate a plot seen countless times before, and with Ben Foster's friendly…
The mission is not what it seems.
After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
Top Cast
Chris Pine
James
Kiefer Sutherland
Rusty
Ben Foster
Mike
Gillian Jacobs
Brianne
Sander Thomas
Jack
Toby Dixon
Young James
Dean Ashton
James' Father
Dustin Lewis
Pastor
Regina Ting Chen
Army Doctor
Brian Lafontaine
Captain
Cory Scott Allen
LTC Roberts
Antal Kalik
Tattoo Artist
Tyner Rushing
Christine
Nicolas Noblitt
Mike Jr.
Eva Ursescu
Kelly
Nico Woulard
Dave
Reviews
Okay as a time-waster and perfectly watchable as Chris Pine, as always, makes for a great lead, but the story is really predictable and the finale, which I think only was 10-minutes, felt really rushed and unsatisfying. It's a mix of Jack Ryan, Bourne Identity and Shooter. Fine as a rental, not sure I'd revisit anytime soon. **3.0/5**
Well, I suppose even Chris Pine has bills - and this rather lacklustre effort must have been his accountant's suggestion of best ways to pay. Here, he plays the down on his luck "Harper" - a former American Special Forces operative - who joins up with some former colleagues on an highly paid mission in Germany under the aegis of Kiefer Sutherland ("Rusty"). Of course it all goes wrong and we now have to endure the…
FAQ about The Contractor
What is The Contractor about?
After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those…
When was The Contractor released?
The Contractor was released in 2022.
What genres does The Contractor belong to?
The Contractor is categorised as Action, Thriller.
Who stars in The Contractor?
The cast of The Contractor includes Chris Pine, Kiefer Sutherland, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs, Sander Thomas.