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“The Fix,” a new action thriller from Israeli director Guy Moshe, follows a team of retired CIA operatives attempting to extract an Iranian dissident from Tehran. Led by Zachary Levi and featuring Liam Neeson, the film navigates a complex plot spanning from Afghanistan to Iran, blending espionage intrigue with military heroics. The movie’s production timeline, completed before recent geopolitical tensions escalated, gives it a somewhat dated quality that coexists awkwardly with its muddled political messaging.
The narrative begins during the 2021 Kabul evacuation, where operative Tucker makes unauthorized decisions that ultimately cost his entire team their Agency positions. Years later, when his former handler begins revealing classified secrets—including the location of millions hidden in Tehran decades earlier—Tucker reassembles his squad for an unofficial rescue mission. Posing as a journalist and later as a New Zealand businessman, Tucker infiltrates Iran with the goal of both recovering the buried fortune and saving a dissident activist’s daughter from government persecution.
While Moshe delivers polished cinematography and competent action sequences, the film struggles with its ambitious scope. The screenplay’s excessive plot twists and weak character development undermine credibility, with seemingly half the cast revealed as duplicitous agents. Though the performances are adequate and the technical production solid, the direction lacks the tension necessary for a compelling spy thriller. The film remains entertaining enough during its action-heavy sequences but ultimately falls short of delivering a fully satisfying espionage experience.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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