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By Alistair Lawrence
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Strong language and violence in British action-crime comedy.
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Reckless
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What's the Story?
In RECKLESS, hapless criminal Devon (Scott Adkins) attempts to recover his share of some stolen money after his release from prison.
Is It Any Good?
In a change of pace for British tough guy Adkins, this action-comedy casts him as overly trusting Devon, the fall guy for an armed robbery who gets out of prison and wants his money. Reckless' largely unfunny and overly sweary script does no one any favors, with a lot of the jokes playing like something from a dated 1990s "geezer" flick, where the homophobia is dressed as irony but functions as the real thing. Thankfully, Adkins manages to charge Devon with enough nervous energy to sell his fight scenes as something a bit different. It's unlikely he'll be asked to utilize a stuffed toy to neutralize a combatant when he inevitably returns to his more familiar style of beat 'em ups. He also knows when to dial things down, as in an unexpectedly emotional turn when Devon briefly reunites with the girlfriend he waited for while doing time. The rest is predictably generic. There's the now-familiar, John Wick-inspired pink and purple lighting schemes and Vinnie Jones appearing as an unlikely member of the House of Lords, albeit one who has a lucrative sideline in a criminal enterprise. But the wacky cast of cameos never meshes with a plot that struggles to explain why gangland gods wouldn't just pay off Devon for keeping his mouth shut while in jail for them.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Reckless. Did the comedic tone make it feel less impactful? Why, or why not? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
Discuss the strong language used in the movie. Did it seem necessary or excessive? What did it contribute to the film?
How were drinking and drug use depicted in the film? Were they glamorized? Why does that matter?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : May 22, 2026
- Cast : Scott Adkins , Vinnie Jones , Nicole Deon
- Director : Elliott Montello
- Inclusion Information : Latino Movie Director(s) , South American Movie Director(s)
- Studio : Samuel Goldwyn Films
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Run time : 91 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : May 18, 2026
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