Review: Free Fire

As the opening feature of the Dingle International Film Festival "Free Fire" had all the ingredients required for a high thrills action film with a solid ensemble cast and a director and writer that seems to be getting better by the movie. I am pleased to be able to declare that it delivered on all expected fronts,and a few more besides.
Set in an abandoned warehouse and revolving around an arms deal that goes spectacularly wrong Free Fire's action sequences never dissappoint but it's the sassy one-liners and comedic aspects to this movie that really stood out for me.
Comparisons to Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs will be made and rightly so as it a lot of similar qualities to the early nineties classic. It is stylish, violent, humorous with great characters and explosive action sequences. Free Fire does however show glimpses of Wheatley's original style with a fantastic script from  writing partner and wife Amy Jump.
The performances of the cast including Sharlo Copley, Arnie Hammer, Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Michael Smiley and Jack Reynor are incredible with each actor bringing their own unique qualities to this exceptional movie.
Given the well worn premise of a shootout gone wrong it's refreshing to see a talented director and writer but his own unique and at times quite funny spin on this particular genre. The humour in this movie is what will resonate with the viewer as some of the dialogue is instantly quotable and indeed some scenes will stand out as the funniest put to film this year!
As with all Wheatley movies, the audience is kept guessing as to how the tale will unfold and that combined with the action and humour make this one of the must see movies of 2017!
Highly recommended. 
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