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There are several points where Cash Out failed for me. To explain that I will have to separate the film into two halves. In part one during the initial heist, Travolta and the cast bring off their roles very well. Each of the characters plays their part with understated humour and panache. The set is stylish and in the fashion of some of the great heist films it fulfills and leaves you wanting more. I would rate that a solid seven stars.

Where Cash Out fails for me is setting up the group for the failure leading into the film's second half. The further characterizations and character development needed to set up this part of the film are ignored. Perhaps budget restraints and a weak written plot are at fault. In any event, there is not enough focus given to the love affair between the two many characters. Why is a master thief, and an FBI undercover agent so deeply in love? How did the relationship develop? What was the imperative that made their love so strong? Alongside this is what was going on with the less talented brother that he needed to get his brother out of his slump.

I found the direction, and editing to be weak in several areas. There are scenes that for Travolta were obviously difficult, scenes where several characters had to contort to get through several walls. These scenes were clumsily set up and filmed. Yes, it was dark, and it would have been a perfect moment for a character double to show athletic prowess. Travolta may have been slightly miscast for the part. His age, and the fact he appears somewhat overweight, and out of shape to bring off this part of the film seem somewhat implausible. There are also parts of the film where a closeup of Travolta continues too long and just seems awkward.

To give Travolta his due, his acting chops for much of the film were on point.

As well as these plot black holes many smaller plot holes weaken the story; too many to list. Then there is the final scene where the lovers are reunited. It's too abrupt with no suspense, and no setup. It just doesn't work. I would rate part two as no higher than three stars.

After 67 years of life I have to admit to seeing the WORST movie ever produced.

Not only is the script utterly appalling, but the acting was even worse.

Disbelief that such a character as John Travolta would lower himself speaks volumes to his financial situation, and sadly, desperation to take on such a demeaning role.

Generally speaking this movie was appalling and totally unbelievable.

The idea that an fbi person would take sympathy on a career criminal stretches imagination way too far to even mention and to which they surely would not go close to agreeing to, let alone sanctioning, amid their disbelief.

Since I'm a big fan of John Travolta's style; given to the best not only in Pulp Fiction, but also in Face/Off and Swordfish - I was pleased to see that he still can deliver an epic character who carries the movie from start to end in great suspension and coolness.

Additionally - and unfortunately nowadays extremly rare - not a single person gets killed or hurt unnecessarily. Delicate situations are handled with care even, and the only fights are carried out by using words. I love this movie for that alone. It shows class, since it really takes craftmanship to create an action movie this peaceful. In my personal opinion, this film paves the way by gifting the industry with this role model recipe to spare the users of human misery (the world is full of already) and gives the viewer something encouraging and even soothing to watch.

Sure, the woven in love story is a bit thin, but adds a nice touch nevertheless. Definitely a keeper in my book. Don't care at all how other people rate it. For me it's a 10 out of 10. Period.

I simply cannot understand the inexplicably bad rating (currently 4.8 on IMDB) or the hateful reviews for Cash Out. I thought it was an engaging story all the way through. Granted, it's not often that a story will have you rooting for the "bad" guys but then again, Cash Out leads us to a very important question: Just WHO are the REAL bad guys in our world today?

Caution: possible spoilers ahead - So who exactly ARE the REAL criminals and bad guys in our world today?

The government? Check.

The rich string pullers? Check.

The misfit common criminals and thieves? Again, Check.... BUT the common criminals and thieves can often pale in comparison to the biggest, most immoral, unethical, ruthless and despicable "bad" guys (and gals) of all.