Chris Farraday (Mark Wahlberg) long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi), Chris is forced back into doing what he does best- running contraband-to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian (Ben Foster), for one final run to Panama and back, hoping to return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and sons become their target.
PROS
- Good acting by Mark Wahlberg.
- Gripping story-line with many twists and turns
- It is unpredictable movie that keeps you guessing what will happen next.
CONS
- At some points in the movie you may get lost because of the numerous twists in the story.
FAVORITE QUOTE
Chris Farraday:Â You think you’re the only guy with a gun?
Tim Briggs:Â Tell him not to dump it in the water!
CONCLUSION
Contraband is a very entertaining  action thriller . Mark Wahlberg plays a working class action hero in this gritty but convoluted story about double-dealing smugglers, wharfside corruption and family revenge.
RATING
4 out of 5
By Kapa187
