Liam Neeson has discussed his reasons for taking on the lead role in the new CIA thriller, ‘The Fix’. The veteran actor told Fox News Digital that, in addition to the action, he was drawn to the story’s “incredible humanity.”
In ‘The Fix’, Neeson portrays Larry, a former CIA boss who suffers from mental deterioration following a mission in Afghanistan. This condition leads him to divulge classified information about $25 million in forgotten government funds, which were reportedly stashed in a wall in “Hotel Tehran” in the early 1980s. This revelation sets off the film’s central plot.
Behind ‘The Fix’
The film, directed, co-written, and co-edited by Guy Moshe, centres on a group of ex-soldiers embarking on a quest for this hidden cash in Tehran. However, Neeson’s character, Larry, is not part of this core group seeking the funds, with the team, led by Tucker (Zachary Levi), forming to pursue the lead Larry inadvertently provides.
Filming for ‘The Fix’ reportedly took place quickly and cheaply in Mississippi and Georgia. Other cast members include Zachary Levi, Wes Chatham, Jake Choi, Augusto Aguilera, Grant Harvey, Quincy Isaiah, Annet Mahendru, and Elnaaz Norouzi.
Critical Reception
Early reviews have offered a mixed perspective on the film. A review from A.V. Club described ‘The Fix’ as “dead-serious and deadly boring schlock.” The outlet criticised the film for avoiding intense masculine emotions, an all-important mission, or meatheaded humour, often found in similar ex-military heist films. It noted the film’s convoluted yet simpleminded script, describing the rescue and heist developments as “slapdash.”
The review also highlighted concerns regarding the film’s tone, pointing to an establishing mission in Afghanistan that quickly devolves into a “savage shooting gallery.” Furthermore, the review mentioned that the film’s “misogyny is only matched by the xenophobia,” suggesting significant issues with its portrayal of characters and geopolitical tact.
