![]() Nevertheless, he still has a likable quality, and his casting is easy to overlook in favor of the rest of the movie's fun. He's all grown up here, but he doesn't seem to have much range, and he often wears the same semi-blank expression. 118 minutes Cast Freddie Highmore as Thom Laybrick Astrid Bergs-Frisbey as Lorraine Liam Cunningham as Walter Moreland Sam Riley as James Famke Janssen as Margaret Luis Tosar as Simon Director Jaume Balaguer Writer Michel Gaztambide Andrs M. A potential weak link is Highmore, previously best known as the child star of Finding Neverland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Arthur and the Invisibles, and more. Famke Janssen appears in a few scenes as a British intelligence officer whose sole job is to talk Walter out of his crazy scheme, but even she brings a little something to the proceedings. ![]() The cast of The Vault is largely made up of "types," but they keep the patter snappy, and each character gets a certain degree of individuality. The fact that the vault is based on old mechanics and must be solved with simple logic feels like a bracing change from similar, technology-driven stories (it also recalls the National Treasure movies). Balagueró keeps up roller-coaster suspense while keeping the tone breezy and light - and without resorting to much violence (though he certainly could have made more of the World Cup framing device). Directed by Spanish-born Jaume Balagueró, known for his terrifying found-footage horror movie (2007) and its sequels, The Vault feels like a refreshing departure. This spirited, fleet-footed heist tale feels like a lower-rent Mission: Impossible or Ocean's movie, but its intriguing puzzle and likable characters make it a pleasant distraction. Freddie Highmore ( Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) stars, and although the movie could have benefited from a stronger lead, it's still spirited, breezy fun for teens and adults. A character's cigarette smoking habit becomes an important plot point. Characters drink whiskey and beer socially in bars and do shots in a dance club. Expect brief sex-related dialogue and a bit of flirting. A gun is drawn, mainly as a threat, but otherwise, even though there's plenty of suspense/tension, there's not much violence of note. Language is the biggest issue, with many uses of "f-k," "s-t," "bitch," and more. Parents need to know that The Vault is a heist movie about a team of criminals trying to break into the world's most secure vault to steal centuries-old treasure. Reference to someone smoking.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. ![]() Social drinking: whiskey and beer in bars/hotels.
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