the plot is mind-numbingly simple with no surprises; "Honest Thief" is a forgettable mess with little entertainment value; Liam Neeson's formidable stage presence is absent from this performance; "Honest Thief" is an action dud
the idea of a super-criminal turning himself in is intriguing, but once the plan gets blown apart, "Honest Thief" becomes a glumly standard piece of B-movie Tinkertoy, with no surprises
not exactly a thinking man's action movie, and not a gleefully dopey thrill ride either, "Honest Thief" is as grudging as its main character when it comes to doling out thrills
it delivers exactly what you expect; "Honest Thief" is a solid B-movie thriller that benefits from tight pacing that helps you overcome its significant plot incredulities; Much like its central character, the film at least proves honest in its intentions
director Mark Williams delivers a tight, coherent and efficient thriller, peppered with enough moments of pithy dialogue and ancillary character quirks to elevate it above Liam Neeson's more humdrum offerings
"Honest Thief" is so sparse on that front and self-serious, it's as if the filmmakers didn't know what to do with their implausible but admittedly creative idea; It's a tonally confused mess that's neither dramatic, exhilarating, or romantic
"Honest Thief" could have been a great story about a guy trying to turn his life around after finding true love. Instead, it's a mediocre execution of a well-worn revenge formula
by James Marsh [South China Morning Post ]
by Mike McGranaghan [Aisle Seat ]
