Ben Affleck and Charlize Theron teamed up in 2000 for Reindeer Games, a heist thriller set just before Christmas. Directed by John Frankenheimer, the film was a critical and commercial failure, but its return on streaming has brought it back to viewers’ attention as a high-energy holiday-season watch.
Affleck plays Rudy, an ex-con who assumes the identity of his late cellmate in hopes of starting over with Ashley, played by Theron. His plans change when he meets Gabriel, Ashley’s violent brother, portrayed by Gary Sinise. Gabriel wants Rudy to use his skills in a casino robbery.
The film received low scores on Rotten Tomatoes, with 25% approval from critics and 28% from audiences, according to the source. Its appeal for action fans lies in a brisk pace, frequent twists and graphic violence. In Brazil, Reindeer Games is available to rent or buy on Apple TV.
Sources: Canaltech.