The Tax Collector (2020)

I like the idea of David Ayer more than I like some of his movies. He's a hard-hitter who loves to add the grit into mainstream cinema, and if I had to give a reason I'm not fully onboard with him, it's Suicide Squad. Pure shit, and after a streak of decent movies. Bright was okay in an awkward way, but he's finally hit his stride again, and despite its low rating, this movie ain't bad.

All you need to know is this is a Los Angeles crime movie and you'll know what to expect. It's not original, but it's well executed. He doesn't skimp on the violence in the final act, that's for damn sure.

However, there's a lot of buildup for Shia LaBeouf to do some bad-ass things, but well... he never does anything bad-ass. I think he did a good job though overall. Too bad Hollywood hates him now, but if they go on blacklisting at this rate, they'll be empty in no time.

Tax Collector. They collect taxes, until one guy says no. It doesn't pay to be a gangster. Except money. It pays a lot of money.