
Set in the future when the US economy is on the brink of yet another massive financial crisis, The Crash tells the story of Guy Clifton (Frank Grillo), a federally-indicted stock trader, who is secretly enlisted by the federal government to help thwart a cyber-attack aimed at the US stock markets - an attack that could permanently cripple the economy. Our 'richer than God' protagonist is charged with assembling a team capable of running the government's top secret 'shadow sto... (Full plot summary below)
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Set in the future when the US economy is on the brink of yet another massive financial crisis, The Crash tells the story of Guy Clifton (Frank Grillo), a federally-indicted stock trader, who is secretly enlisted by the federal government to help thwart a cyber-attack aimed at the US stock markets - an attack that could permanently cripple the economy. Our 'richer than God' protagonist is charged with assembling a team capable of running the government's top secret 'shadow stock exchange' in an attempt to keep the markets from mass panic in the event the cyber-hijack is successful. Having only ever been fueled by his love of money, Guy fully intends to use his insider knowledge of this world catastrophe for personal gain until he unearths the organization behind the attack and discovers its motives. For the first time in his life, Guy is challenged to make decisions not only for himself, but also for the good of his country - decisions that are rooted in morality rather than dollar signs. This fast-paced, save-the-world thriller is a story of redemption that also challenges the audience to question if their money is safe, and if so, for how long.
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| Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenWhile writer-director-editor Aram Rappaport draws effectively weighted performances (especially from the always committed Driver) and maintains a crisp pace, he’s less adept at balancing those big picture thriller elements with Clifton’s personal journey, which ultimately serves to rob both aspects of greater potency. |
| Slant MagazineKeith WatsonThe film may be too preposterous to take seriously, but at least writer-director Aram Rappaport trains his sights on the right enemies. |
| RogerEbert.comGodfrey CheshireThese are all cartoon figures out of Frank Capra’s most feverish populist nightmares. |
| The A.V. ClubIgnatiy VishnevetskyThe Crash fumbles between bad diatribe and bad domestic drama, complete with subplots about absent parents and childhood cancer. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeSeveral respectable actors offer dicey performances here, but Rappaport's screenplay is the real villain, expecting thin references to real-world financial peril to paper over gaping holes in credibility and plain-old drama. |
| Village VoiceTatiana CraineOf the many disheartening things about The Crash — a script filled with platitudes, casting an able-bodied actor as a wheelchair-bound tech expert, near-criminal underuse of Maggie Q — the worst is its habit of slapping the audience over the head with symbolism. |
| Wall Street JournalJoe MorgensternWatching a bad movie can be fun for reasons that have less to do with its essence than with its trappings. I enjoyed some of the characters’ cardboard and/or plastic names. |
| User ReviewMeth-dudeThis is just your average corruption film. The acting was wooden, the characters were bland, the daughter and the young hacker were annoying, the script was awful, the movie was predictable, the camera work was bad, the story was stupid and unoriginal and most of the movie was boring. There is nothing in this movie that hasn't already been made. At least the last half hour wasn't that bad compared to the rest of the movie. It's not the worst thing I have ever seen, but let's say that it's your typical January movie. If you want my advice, you should skip it. |