It seems Chris Pine needed work, and this uninspired project likely came about because of financial considerations. He portrays "Harper," an ex-American Special Forces soldier struggling to make ends meet, who signs on for a lucrative assignment in Germany alongside some old comrades, with Kiefer Sutherland ("Rusty") overseeing things. Predictably, things fall apart, and the audience is subjected to standard chase se…

It’s agreeable enough to pass the time, and Chris Pine is reliably good in the central role, but the plot follows an expected path. The ending, which seemed brief—around ten minutes—felt hurried and didn’t quite land well. It draws from elements of Jack Ryan, The Bourne Identity, and Shooter. Acceptable if you rent it, though I don't anticipate wanting to watch it again. **3.0/5**

The Contractor feels like just another standard action movie, relying on a plot pulled straight from familiar Hollywood templates and offering little in the way of originality or even substantial enjoyment. Chris Pine appears to be the well-known actor brought in to boost what’s been seen many times before, and his performance alongside Ben Foster's presence helps keep Tarek Saleh’s film afloat for a while. Des…