15 Most Underrated Movies Of 2018
12. Den Of Thieves
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 40% (5.2/10)
Another uneven but impressive directorial debut now with the Michael Mann-inspired heist thriller Den of Thieves, courtesy of screenwriter-turned-filmmaker Christian Gudegast (London Has Fallen).
For a first-time director this is an insanely ambitious movie, taking a large ensemble cast and crafting a sprawling, epic thriller which certainly bites off more than it can chew, but is nevertheless a slickly entertaining stab at familiar material.
It's too long at 140 minutes, sure, but Gerard Butler's lead performance as a corrupt LA sheriiff is so hilariously over-the-top it keeps the film gonzo fun in even its weaker moments.
Gudegast helms the action sequences with great skill despite his limited experience, while the entire ensemble - also including Pablo Schreiber, O'Shea Jackson Jr. and 50 Cent - firmly rises to the occasion.
Despite the dismissive reviews, Den of Thieves performed well enough at the box office that a sequel has already been confirmed.