Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington team up in this action packed comedy that is a summer must see if you’re a fan of either of these big-name stars. The film is based on a graphic novel series written by Steven Grant. It is politically driven, showcasing corruption on both sides of the border. Two Guns is set in a small town in Mexico. Washington plays Robert “Bobby” Trench, a DEA agent. He works alongside Wahlberg’s character, Marcus “Stig” Stigman, an undercover US Naval Intelligence officer. While both men work together to infiltrate the Mexican Mob and gain access to a drug cartel, they are also unaware of each other’s credentials. Bill Paxton gives an out of the box and convincing performance as a corrupt CIA agent “Earl,” whose southern accent and odd fascination with Russian Roulette take the plot a step further. Another complex aspect to the film is Washington’s love interest named Deb played by Paula Patton. Patton’s role in this twisted scenario will leave viewers questioning where her loyalties really lie. The story takes a more complicated twist when the Mexican Mob and U.S. Military both find themselves betrayed by their respected agencies. Wahlberg’s crooked commanding officer, Captain Quince, played by James Marsden, sends him into a mission that has no possible positive outcome. Washington and Wahlberg only have each other now and must work together to restore justice and, in action movie fashion, get revenge in a big way. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, “Two Guns” is rated R and so far has grossed a total of $48.6 million since it’s opening day Aug. 2, 2013. Overall if you enjoy Wahlberg’s and Washington’s other films, chances are this will be worth your while; however, it’s a bit predictable and many critics claim it’s your basic summer action film that gives you what you expect, but doesn’t go above or beyond.
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