"what makes this movie particularly entertaining is the perfect mix between drama, action, and comedy"

Produced by a French and British collaboration and directed by Benjamin Rocher, The Sweeney: Paris is an action movie that finds the perfect balance between fight scenes and comedy.

Set in Paris, the movie follows an unorthodox police task force specialised in robberies. Their job is to solve crimes and they do it without following protocols and by breaking some rules. So when a new case matches the style of a notorious robber who’s already escaped from justice, Buren and his squad want to solve this case desperately.

However, their captain is forcing them to step aside because of their dangerous and reckless style of investigation. This setback doesn't discourage them and try their best to prevent a major bank heist happening.

Plot wise, The Sweeney: Paris follows the same line already drawn by many other action movies: the protagonist is a dark man with a chip on his shoulder and a profound sense of honour.

His task force is incredibly loyal and extremely tight. Their relationship goes beyond work and this is what makes their missions even more exciting. However, what makes this movie particularly entertaining is the perfect mix between drama, action, and comedy. Each scene has a specific rhythm marked by the perfect comedy timing. For the most part, the film's hilarious jokes are delivered by Alban Lenoir's character who, more often than not, defuses its tension. From a joke told among colleagues, to each character's fighting style, there is always a comic aspect that lightens the mood and gives the audience time to breathe between each heavy scene.

As any action movie, the main themes revolve around honour, courage, and taking responsibility for your own actions. Jean Reno's character, the reckless and meticulous Lieutenant Buren, is the pivotal member of the crew and his harsh expression and features help him in making his protagonist more real. Along with him, the cast ensemble work together in harmony, helping the film's narrative to run smoothly.

The cinematography is a perfect mixture of close-ups, to convey the emotions of each actor during their performance, and panoramic shots which capture Paris' beauty. Each view feels like a love letter and celebration of the eternal city of lights. Moreover, along with the breathtaking shoots of the French capital, Benjamin Rocher uses the slow motion often. In fact, some of the most important scenes are slowed down, especially to build momentum and make a shoot more poignant to the audience.

While the plot mightn’t seem too original, The Sweeney: Paris is an entertaining movie that, in an hour-and-a-half, captivates with a great balance of choreographed fight scenes and humour.