I saw an ad for The 355 on Peacock and made the mistake of browsing through the reviews before watching. If it weren't for the trailer that captivated my attention, I wouldn't have given this movie a chance. I'm glad I did!
However, I was not surprised at the overwhelming amount of negative Google Reviews. (made mainly by egotistical men)
The 355 is an action-packed film with a remarkable cast of women who did an outstanding job portraying their characters.
CIA agent Mace (Jessica Chastain) and her partner Nick Fowler are on a mission to buy a top-secret decryption device capable of controlling any digital system around the world. Their objective is to buy the device and hand it over to the CIA. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned for Mace & Fowler due to a rival German BND agent name Marie (Diane Kruger), who interrupted the sale by snatching a bag that she thinks contains the decryption device. Unbeknownst to agent Marie, the bag she grabbed was actually the CIA’s money.
After Mace loses the money and her partner is killed, the CIA removes Mace from the case. Her supervisor Larry Marks tells Mace he'll cover her a** if she chooses to recover the device on her own and to seek revenge for her partner's death.
Mace quickly teams up with an old friend, an MI6 agent named Khadijah. (Lupita Nyong’o)
Mace and Khadijah try once again to recover the device, but fail.
Mace and Khadijah barges in on agent Marie and finds DNI agent/psychologist Graciela Rivera (Penélope Cruz) by her side.
Khadijah thinks they should team up since they're all after the same thing. (The device)
Everything a person is looking for within an action film is within The 355, such as: a great plot, diversity, empathy, a plot twist, and of course, plenty of action from beginning to end!There was never a dull moment, in my opinion. The movie started with action and ended with a semi-touching sisterhood. (solely based on the characters and their personalities.) I can definitely see a sequel in the future and I'm already anxiously awaiting!
In response to Google Reviews
I read a lot of comments stating: women could never “pull this off” or the “actresses” should've been “actors” and “their vocabulary wasn't up to par.” Not only are men having a hard time adjusting to seeing women in action movies and carrying the lead roles, but they're also under the impression that women can't fight or think for themselves. They must be living in La La Land. Within my profession, women and men are highly trained to deal with similar incidents. (no I'm not referring to the army or any police force.) I know several women who will and can take down a man without much effort. Vocabulary has nothing to do with what a person is truly capable of accomplishing.
I also read a comment stating: the movie was racist. There wasn't a racist line within the movie. All the negative reviews sums up that men will find anything to complain about! It's a movie for goodness sakes! Like it or don't! But please do not downplay women!
The 355 was an awesome movie. Give it a chance! 5/5! I loved it!