Fountain of Youth
The brief
Guy Ritchie tries to channel his Lock Stock energy into a globe-trotting treasure hunt, but the snappy dialogue feels forced and the elaborate heists lack his usual precision timing. Krasinski and Portman have zero sibling chemistry despite being asked to carry the entire emotional weight, while González gets stuck playing the token badass with nothing interesting to do. The whole thing moves like a expensive theme park ride that keeps breaking down just when you're getting into it. Skip this unless you're desperate for background noise or really miss those mid-2000s Nicolas Cage adventure flicks.
The verdict
If you have a soft spot for messy treasure hunt adventures and don't mind watching talented actors sleepwalk through familiar Guy Ritchie territory, this delivers enough globe-trotting spectacle to pass the time. If you're expecting the sharp wit and kinetic energy of Ritchie's best work or need convincing character chemistry to invest in a two-hour adventure, you'll find this as hollow as the MacGuffin everyone's chasing.
Watch with
- 👥 Friends who love popcorn adventures
- ⚠️ Skip if you want quality Guy Ritchie
Heads up
- Action violence and chase sequences (moderate)
- Brief language throughout (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Cast
- John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo
Official synopsis
'A treasure-hunting mastermind assembles a team for a life-changing adventure. But to outwit and outrun threats
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Both feature sibling dynamics driving treasure hunting adventures with dark comedy.
Total runtime: 2h 06m + 2h 01m = 4h 7m
