The movie started going wrong with Costner punching some random guy who was just sitting down. Even if he was upset, his character wouldn't do something like that, he'd just leave in a fit of rage or something. It makes more sense for him to abandon the person he's protecting, then realize his mistake and come back that way or something.
In general, the latter half of the movie is less inspired than the first half. I had guessed the sister was part of it somehow (but I did initially assume she'd be a diversion, not the actual funder), but the resolution of the that story arc is very weak. Also, in one scene he points a gun straight into the face of someone he's trying to protect for around a second. It's laughably bad.
The boat thing is terrible too, why would you assume the kid is that stupid that he can't operate the boat, he seems to handle himself, just tell him to chill and slow down, don't tackle him. Also, what kind of bomb could you hide on a boat like that. Also, why have a timer boat bomb when you can just shoot them with the element of surprise, they're sitting ducks already with no back up. And the kid, who in the first scene seems insightful and aware, never shows any of those traits through the rest of the movie. Also, the blind shooting thing is probably the stupidest thing in this movie. He's not a bat.
Also if someone writes death threats, you can arrest them and hold them in jail for more than 48 hours. C'mon. Also also, how can you bet someone you'll win an Oscar. If I make that bet, how do I lose? AND HOW DOES HE GIVE AWAY HIS RADIO WHEN TRYING TO FIND A WOULD BE ASSASSIN.
The writing went off the rails and lost all of it's important aspects. Super disappointing after the first half.
In general, the latter half of the movie is less inspired than the first half. I had guessed the sister was part of it somehow (but I did initially assume she'd be a diversion, not the actual funder), but the resolution of the that story arc is very weak. Also, in one scene he points a gun straight into the face of someone he's trying to protect for around a second. It's laughably bad.
The boat thing is terrible too, why would you assume the kid is that stupid that he can't operate the boat, he seems to handle himself, just tell him to chill and slow down, don't tackle him. Also, what kind of bomb could you hide on a boat like that. Also, why have a timer boat bomb when you can just shoot them with the element of surprise, they're sitting ducks already with no back up. And the kid, who in the first scene seems insightful and aware, never shows any of those traits through the rest of the movie. Also, the blind shooting thing is probably the stupidest thing in this movie. He's not a bat.
Also if someone writes death threats, you can arrest them and hold them in jail for more than 48 hours. C'mon. Also also, how can you bet someone you'll win an Oscar. If I make that bet, how do I lose? AND HOW DOES HE GIVE AWAY HIS RADIO WHEN TRYING TO FIND A WOULD BE ASSASSIN.
The writing went off the rails and lost all of it's important aspects. Super disappointing after the first half.