Review: 'The Fix' Pairs Zachary Levi and Liam Neeson in a Bloated Geopolitical Thriller
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter reviews 'The Fix,' a 142-minute action thriller directed by Guy Moshe. The film follows Zachary Levi’s character, a former Special Ops leader, on a mission to retrieve $25 million in cash hidden in Tehran. While the action sequences are strong, the review criticizes the film for excessive length, dubious plot twists, and overkill, noting that Liam Neeson has only a small supporting role despite prominent marketing.
Key points
- The film stars Zachary Levi as Tucker, a Special Ops leader, and Liam Neeson as Larry, a CIA agent suffering from advanced dementia.
- The plot centers on retrieving $25 million left behind in the Hotel Tehran during the Iranian Revolution, which is now a government facility.
- Director Guy Moshe, known for 'Bunraku,' is praised for his depiction of battle chaos but criticized for poor plotting and a bloated 142-minute runtime.
- The Hollywood Reporter notes that Neeson’s role is minor, contradicting marketing materials that feature his face prominently, while Levi delivers strong action and emotional performances.
- The film includes a romance between Tucker and Zara, an Iranian-American woman played by Elnaaz Norouzi, who poses as Tucker’s wife to help him maintain cover in Tehran.
Background
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Why it matters
The review highlights the tension between high-concept action filmmaking and narrative discipline, illustrating how excessive runtime and convoluted plots can undermine strong performances and effective action sequences in the current market for geopolitical thrillers.
What to watch
The film is set for release on Friday, September 11, 2026, distributed by Inaugural Entertainment. Audiences will judge whether the strong action set pieces and Levi’s performance can overcome the criticized pacing and plot holes.
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