Deep Cover – Prime Video – 1 hour and 39 minutes
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Hugh acts tough to connect with his co-workers, but fails miserably. His boss tells him to focus on work and stop trying to be one of the guys. After the cool guy overlooks him again, Hugh desires to elevate his confidence. He walks and sees a sign for an improv class. It promotes the class as a way to build your voice.
Marlon auditions for a commercial but overacts the part. He tells his agent, Terry, that he wants serious roles, not bit, soul-crushing parts. Terry gets Marlon a job flipping signs, dressed as an elf. Marlon takes the part because he needs the money. He joins an improv class to hone his skills.
Acting teacher Kat applauds as two students complete an improv scene. As she describes the ‘yes, and’ technique, Hugh knocks something over. She calls Hugh to the stage and searches the room for a partner. She sees Marlon standing at the bar and asks him to join Hugh on stage. Marlon questions her about his motivation and backstory. She sighs and points to the stage. Afterward, Kat spends time with her friends. Each is doing something great with their lives, but Kat feels her success is stagnant.
Two students told Kat that an agent would be in the audience for their show. Kat takes the stage but doesn’t impress him. She drowns her sorrows in alcohol when a man, Billings, approaches her about a job. Agent Billings works for law enforcement and wants to hire improv actors to infiltrate a criminal enterprise. Undercover agent haven’t had success because they can’t think on their feet. He is willing to pay $200 a day if Kat finds two more actors. She walks over to the two female students, but the agent had previously signed them. She hears Hugh drop something and looks over to Marlon. She convinces them to join the team.
Billings needs them to enter a convenience store that sells counterfeit cigarettes. They must buy it while wearing recording devices and bring it to him. He gives them their assignments. Kat is the point of contact, and she will purchase the product. Marlon is the wingman. He will pretend to browse the store and keep an eye on Kat. Hugh is the nest. He will wait by the door in case someone else enters.
Kat and Marlon enter the store while Hugh waits by the door. However, the actors are too good. The store owner assumes they are drug dealers and takes the trio to his boss, Fly. Fly likes the way Kat does business, so he hires them for a bigger job. Kat, Marlon, and Hugh carefully rush out of Fly’s lair and return to Billings. They want out. However, no agent has gotten this fair. He demands that they stay in and get closer to Fly. These three will go to the underbelly of the criminal world, but will they return alive?
This action-comedy has its highs and lows. The action is enjoyable, but nothing new or groundbreaking for the genre. The comedy will make you lightly chuckle rather than laugh out loud. The script did an impressive job with each character’s motivation. Kat needs money, but she also wants something significant in her life. Marlon needs the money and training, while Hugh desires confidence. Viewers can see themselves as one of the protagonists as they fall into this spiral of madness. This picture is similar to Rough Night or Date Night (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). The setup is outlandish but gripping. While the film is charming, it isn’t worth a Prime subscription.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
How do we know the rest ain’t flour – Marlon
When you are on that stage, there is no mistakes, only opportunity – Kat
I really have no clue – Hugh
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