Ronin

Standard comedies go by the way side of explanation because everyone has their own sense of humor. It's something everyone knows but can't explain. I'm starting to believe people have a sense of genre as well. I couldn't make a great argument to someone outside the crime/esponiage fold why Ronin is really good. To those who appreciate the genre it is in the simplistic story and tight focus. Made in the late 90s, it was a-typical to other 90s crime movies. It didn't add new elements to the story and didn't worship at the altar of Tarantino. It is a classical thriller made by a classical director. In the 60s, this film would have been standard. Today it is refreshing. The professional cast helps. De Niro and Reno are both capable actors, but both work their standard movie star personas here.