Beckett is a new action movie on Netflix's offer, in which a helpless tourist becomes entangled in the middle of a political conspiracy. Is it worth watching??
Beckett is a Netflix action movie that debuted on the small screen on August 13, 2021. The main role is played by John David Washington, known, among others, from the production of Tenet. Beckett tells the story of an American tourist who sees something he shouldn't be while on vacation in Greece. Which results in him becoming embroiled in a dangerous political conspiracy of which he understands little. All he knows is that he should run away. And it must be admitted that the hero does not disappoint in this matter and he will persistently do it until the very end of the screening...
It must be admitted, however, that there is some untapped potential here. Some plot solutions are quite incomprehensible, and the protagonist very often manages to get away from problems with the help of simple luck. It is similar to some scenes from action movies in which a wall of bullets somehow bypasses the protagonist, although it hits everything around. If his luck had favored him a few times, it probably wouldn't have grinded during the screening. However, the fact how often it helps him becomes a little tiring over time. The main character looks as if he put everything in his life statistics on a smile of fate, and besides, he has little to offer...
Of course, we cheer him on because the situation he is in is difficult. The main thing here is that we can identify a bit with our tourist, because the vision of being stuck abroad without knowing the language is something that can tire everyone in nightmares. However, the beginning of the film and the event that led to the beginning of the whole action definitely do not make it like it. And limited motor movements and the lack of charisma for the rest of the session will not make us remember it for longer. He's a victim, he fits the movie concept, but you won't be in love with it.
The cinematography deserves praise, because the photos and views are beautiful. The locations are really impressive, it's nice to see the individual places that Beckett visits. The music is also perfectly matched and builds both mood and tension well. It works especially well for the viewer in the first half of the film, in which the main character is just starting his daring escape. There are some nice action scenes, however this isn't a title where the gun will fire every minute. Very often, we simply accompany the hero in average situations, for example at stops or when trying to make a phone call.
Ultimately, while the final scene is quite satisfying in itself, resolving this whole political conspiracy seems a little too simple and too trivial to build an entire plot around it. If we don't get enough action scenes, it would be nice if it was balanced by a good and hard-to-read plot. And so we get neither one nor the other. With a few changes, this could be a really great title. And yes, it's a good movie for a Friday screening, but it won't be the best you've watched in your life...
