In “The Collective,” a gripping new film directed by Tom DeNucci and written by Jason James and Matthew Rogers, a skilled group of ethical assassins operate under the leadership of Liam (Don Johnson) with the goal of taking down those who remain outside. of the scope. of Justice.
The story follows Sam (Lucas Till), who takes a challenging test to join The Collective, proving his worth in a paintball simulation. Despite his abilities, he finds himself stuck in a desk job, deciding which contracts the agency should accept, a role he is not happy with.
Director: Tom DeNucci
Writers: Jason James, Matthew Rogers
Stars: Ruby Rose, Don Johnson, Lucas Till
Sam's chance to prove himself comes when he takes on the case of Miro Lindell (Paul Ben-Victor), a wealthy human trafficker protected by formidable enforcers Daisy (Ruby Rose) and Nikita (Mercedes Varnado). As the plot unfolds, Sam collaborates with another mass murderer, Hugo (Tyrese Gibson), who offers a different approach to his missions.
While the film sticks to the familiar formula of a DTV (direct-to-video) thriller, “The Collective” manages to get the formula right. The action sequences keep the pace engaging, though a scene with endless adversaries bursting through a door feels overdone.
Unlike some thrillers, the film doesn't fall into the trap of having a nondescript villain. Paul Ben-Victor brings depth to the character of him, making him obnoxious yet intriguing with quirky traits, like singing to a captive victim. However, some of the leads, like Sam with his lawyer-turned-murderer backstory, could benefit from further development.
At its core, “The Collective” is a solid thriller that doesn't venture into groundbreaking territory, but delivers the action and excitement viewers are looking for. Unlike other controversial films on similar subjects, it avoids claiming that it is based on true events and allows audiences to enjoy it without reservation.
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