Cash Out (film)

Cash Out
Theatrical release poster
Directed byIves
Written by
Produced by
  • Joel Cohen
  • Cecil Chambers
Starring
CinematographyAlejandro Lalinde
Edited byMarc Fusco
Music byYagmur Kaplan
Production
companies
  • Convergence Entertainment Group
  • Highland Film Group
  • Transparency Media
Distributed bySaban Films
Release date
  • April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)
Running time
90 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$167,694[2][3]

Cash Out is a 2024 American action film directed by Ives,[4] written by Dipo Oseni and Doug Richardson, and starring John Travolta, Kristin Davis, Lukas Haas, and Quavo.

The film was released on April 26, 2024.

Premise

"Professional thief Mason attempts his biggest heist with his brother, robbing a bank. When it goes wrong, they're trapped inside surrounded by law enforcement. Tension rises as Mason negotiates with his ex-lover, the lead negotiator".[5]

Plot

The film begins with Mason and his partner Amelia executing a car theft at a private plane exhibition. After a police chase, Amelia reveals her true identity as an undercover FBI agent, impedes the theft and Mason decides to retire.

Three months later, his brother Shawn convinces Mason to take part in a bank robbery. After taking hostages, Mason and Shawn discover that the bank vault they seek is a trap set by the FBI.

As the situation escalates, Mason learns about the vault belonging to crime lord Abel Salazar. The military, under Salazar's influence, demands the hostages to be released, but Mason refuses to surrender. He detonates explosives in the bank, leading everyone to believe he and his accomplice Link are killed in the explosion.

However, Mason and Link survive and later enjoy a peaceful retirement. Amelia, having left the FBI, finds Mason after he sends her a card.

Cast

Production

Principal photography occurred in Columbus, Georgia in June 2022.[6][7][8]

Release

Cash Out was released digitally and in limited theaters by Saban Films on April 26, 2024.[9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 20% of 20 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.7/10.[10] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 46 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[11]

Box office

As of December 1, 2024, Cash Out grossed $167,694 in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.[2][3]

Sequel

References

  1. ^ "Cash Out (15)". British Board of Film Classification. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Cash Out (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Cash Out (2024)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  4. ^ James, Meg; Kaufman, Amy (April 26, 2024). "After scandal, movie producer Randall Emmett is flying under the radar with a new name". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Cash Out - Saban Films". Saban Films. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  6. ^ O'Neal, Jatavia (June 23, 2022). "Columbus officers serve as extras in film starring John Travolta". WTVM. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  7. ^ Williams, Ashlee (June 13, 2022). "Economic impact: Cash Out film in Columbus boosting local businesses". WTVM. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  8. ^ Rice, Mark (June 15, 2022). "More details emerge about John Travolta movie being filmed in Columbus, including title". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  9. ^ Massoto, Erick (March 5, 2024). "John Travolta Breaks the Bank in First Cash Out Poster [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "Cash Out". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "Cash Out". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved October 14, 2024.