Alien at the Movies

This film is a dark gritty cops & robbers drama involving a bank heist, dirty cops, the Russian mafia, Homeland Security, gangbangers, and some brutal violence. Casey Affleck, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Chiwetel Ejiofor, & Woody Harrelson are featured. Gal Godot only has a bit part but Kate Winslet is amazing in a role almost unrecognizable. The plot is confusingly unclear in the beginning as you try to figure out who is who & how they are connected. However, the big action scenes will grab your attention & certain shocking moments will leave you with an indelible image. In the end, will justice be served?

Alien gives it 3 "officer down" stars out of 4.