This is one of those movies where the plot exists to drive the action. And given that the runtime is just shy of 90 minutes—not including the credits—it’s the action that gets a front row seat. In my opinion, the action isn’t all that impressive. What I found enjoyable were the character moments, particularly from Jake Gyllenhaal, personifying the bad-ass, hyper-competent, and confident bodyguard character.
There’s also an element of a heist plot to this story. Not exactly a heist, but effectively one. That checks off another of my guilty-pleasure-genres in this movie.
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The characters are interesting but unrealistic. I don’t think Rachel’s character exists in the world. But it doesn’t matter, does it? Her team is fanatically loyal to protecting her, we find out in about a 15-second flashback.
While I had almost zero interest in the plot, it was well-paced enough that I stayed interested. In fact, the beginning of the movie was compelling enough that I almost forgot to check for Peetimes. I normally start looking at about 15-minutes into the movie, but I was engaged enough at the beginning that I didn’t check until 20-minutes in. That doesn’t happen very often.
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Grade: C
About The Peetimes: Read a synopsis of first 3 minutes of this movie.
There are no extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of In the Grey.
| Rated: | (R) A Sexual Reference | Violence | Language |
| Genres: | Action, Thriller |
| USA release date: | 2026-05-13 |
| Movie length: | |
| Starring: | |
| Director: | Guy Ritchie |
| Writer(s): | Guy Ritchie |
| Language: | en |
| Country: | US |
Plot
A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they’re sent to take it back—an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.
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