In almost every respect,Den of Thieves 2: Panterais an improvement onits 2018 predecessor.
It is here Donnie is unconvincingly posing as a French financier who never speaks French.
By this time old Nicks life is a proper shitshow too.
He wants in on Donnies racket.
And incredulously he is able to talk Donnies European associates into cutting him in.
Its a fun vibe that leans into Butlers natural swagger of sweat and spittle.
He taunts and flatters in equal measure other crooks in fresh suits.
One of them is not convinced of Nicks newfound crookedness though.
Smelling bacon practically sizzling off Nicks wrinkled collar, he hisses in French that Nicks still police.
Man, fuck the police, Butler retorts in the language of Voltaire.
If you missed the winking homage, rest assured Jacksons Donnie does not.
He gave a fully nuanced performance as Cube in the 2015 musical biopic directed by F. Gary Gray.
