What’s the point, really? We all just shuffle through this dreary parade called life, where the most entertainment we get is watching something like “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera”. This sequel to a movie nobody asked for travels from LA to Nice, which is ironically not so 'nice' for our protagonist, Big Nick (or should we call him Big Joke?).
Big Nick, played by Gerard Butler, who must be in desperate need to afford his electric bills, travels to France to team up with mastermind Donnie (whose real mastermind idea should be finding better scripts). Instead of nabbing Donnie for the dreadfully choreographed bank heist from the first film, Nick decides to swap sides and play buddies in the criminal sandbox.
Their mission? To steal some sparkly rocks from the World Diamond Center. Because, why rob a bank when you can go straight for diamonds in a sequel, right? Real imaginative, Hollywood.
But here’s the best part, the attempt at crafting an entertaining movie ended up as convoluted as my last attempt to explain to my mom why life is like a box of expired chocolates. Speaking of expiring, the thought of the void is rather comforting given the alternative is watching “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” again.
So, as this ludicrous ride of a life spirals towards its inevitable end, if you've got nothing left to lose, why not spend a couple of hours watching Big Nick and Donnie fumble through France? It's not like there’s much else going on. Well, except for that sweet embrace of death waiting patiently. But, hey, at least that'll be a solo gig, right?
Based on the original article "‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Review: Tough Cop, Nice Robber".
