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The dazzling gangheads by La Keith Stanfield and Mark Wahlberg robbing an entire country, as the makers say in the trailer. Set for release on October 1, the movie promises high stakes, almost in the sky above the odds, caper. The very few moments of the short teaser were juice for the excitement that burst forth among viewers, especially since such ever saw the Stanfield-in-the-lead role for a change.
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The clip sets an unusually bold and daring premise. “We’re gonna rob an entire country,” said one, to which another comments dryly, “So this is the crack team taking on the mafia, a billionaire, and an army?” Little back-and-forth flow gave the first ever glimpse of the dynamics of the group. “Shouldn’t have been a problem,” says one. “He said it should be a problem,” says the other. Tension starts building up as Wahlberg boasts, “I got an army!” To which Stanfield delivers a deadpan, “Mine is two last time I checked.” The trailer concluded with promises of a team of “a different class.”
Admittedly, the announcement created a storm of answers, most centered around LaKeith Stanfield. Some users expressed utter excitement, stating, “Lakeith is finally back on the big screen!! Can’t wait!!! 😍🙌🔥” That was the prevailing feeling from all sides of the buildup for Stanfield’s upcoming release. Another gave international wardrobe-specialized praise: simply, “You are a great actor, hugs from Brasil.”
There was a theme going back and forth between praise of Stanfield being great and for his abilities. A fan wrote, “Can’t wait to see. One of the greatest actors of generation,” a statement that carries weight as it is with respect to his distinct, deeply felt portrayals in films such as “Sorry to Bother You” and “Judas and the Black Messiah.” While Wahlberg is no doubt the bigger box office draw, initial fan responses seemed more concerned with Stanfield’s starring, which showed that the interest may mostly be generated by his fame. LaKeith Stanfield is also known for his philanthropic efforts.
Some comments came from this place that asked for a little of a departure. One user took the opportunity to address Mark directly: “I have a question would it be possible to get me sponsored by MUNICIPAL? I am a Jiu Jitsu athlete and I would love to rep the best brand ever all the time. God bless you @markwahlberg.” This type of request is common in celebrity posts, although it paints a contrary picture from the highly focused excitement about the film.
Another comment took a more abstract turn, saying, “It’s anthropologic; if avatar was a tree then we are the mycelium.” Almost certainly one of the more unusual reactions to the trailer, the cryptic comment left peers wondering how it connected with a heist movie. The mix of straightforward hype, international cheers, and some eccentric comments gave an energetic personality to the response initially sought by the film.
Emerging out of different cinematic worlds, this indeed makes for a very interesting team-up, with Wahlberg the set-in-stone action hero and Stanfield bringing his own brand of weird unpredictability and charisma. The scale involved of an entire nation being its target certainly holds the promise of gigantic set pieces mixed with complicated plot work. The trailer gave it away literally-the main conflict and the position of this team as underdogs, so this could really be one hell of a ride.
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Set to release on October 1, this one will be one of the big openings in the fall streaming schedule. With a daring logline and a dynamite lead duo, ‘Play Dirty’ has caught the eye of movie enthusiasts looking for a smooth crime thriller. Early response has definitely proved being daring and having LaKeith Stanfield involved is definitely a great hook for promotion.