Good casting, weak story and direction

Rating: 5/10 (26 April 2015)

I just have to see anything with Clint Eastwood. Throw in some other great actors like Ed Lauter, George Wyner, Bob Gunton, Robert Patrick, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake, and a few others and you have a pretty powerful cast. Kudos to the casting director Geoffrey Miclat for selling this project to so many stars.
The basic story is fine if predictable. The director didn't do anything to hide the fact that it is a predictable story. I felt Robert Lorenz didn't make any attempt to adjust the story board, or perhaps he was responsible for the mess. The story rambled on a bit, was scattered, and lacked depth. A bit of the interaction between Gus and Mickey was quite good, the rest of the video was flat and juvenile.
I give it five stars for the actors and acting. 3 stars for cinematography. And one star for direction. Lorenz has worked as an assistant director on a number of great films. Perhaps that is a role he should stick to.
Trouble with the Curve is worth a watch. Just don't expect too much.