The Misfits (2021)

The Misfits is the kind of glossy, globe-trotting heist thriller that knows exactly what it wants to be: a fast, stylish ride where the fun is in the momentum, the disguises, and the swagger. Renny Harlin stages the action with a slick, old-school showman’s sensibility, and Pierce Brosnan brings an easy charisma that makes even the quieter moments feel like part of the caper’s rhythm, with Tim Roth adding a welcome edge. The vibe is light-on-its-feet and knowingly familiar—more “hang out with a crew of charming criminals” than grim realism—so if you’re craving a clever, comfort-food heist with bursts of energy, it’s an easy pick. If you need airtight logic or a truly fresh reinvention of the genre, you may find it more breezy than deep, but as a Friday-night escapade, it delivers.

The Misfits wants to be a breezy, globe-trotting heist thriller with a “ragtag crew” vibe and a bit of moral purpose, and on paper that should be a fun ride—especially with Pierce Brosnan and Tim Roth in the mix. In practice, it feels like a patchwork of better movies, with thin plotting, forced banter, and action beats that rarely build real suspense or payoff. If you’re hoping for clever twists, sharp character work, or a heist that makes you lean forward, this one may test your patience. It’s best suited to viewers who just want a low-stakes, slick-looking caper to half-watch and don’t mind familiar ideas doing the heavy lifting.