A Movie Review: 2 Guns

2 Guns. Bobby (Denzel Washington) and Stig (Mark Wahlberg) are criminal partners, attempting to make a massive cocaine purchase from drug lord Greco (Edward James Olmos).  That doesn't fall through so they decide to rob a bank that holds Greco's cash.  When they actually do rob the bank, they find far more cash in there than they anticipated.  Here's the interesting twist:  Bobby is a DEA agent while Stig is a Navy SEAL.  Neither initial knows the identity of the other individual.

There isn't anything deep going on in this movie.  Don't expect that.  It is just a solid action movie that includes a number of government agencies and individuals with various angles surrounding a drug lord.  I previously reviewed Bullet to the Head and said that it was too complex for its own good.  This movie is just as complex an action movie, but actually works.  Why?  Probably a more clearly written out script.  And I honestly think the fact that 2 Guns is about 20 minutes longer allows the plot twists to play out better.  Then finally, perhaps the reviewer (me) was paying more attention in 2 Guns versus Bullet to the Head.