The Instigators: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck’s comedy crime caper lacks wit and charm
The Hollywood stars team up in Apple TV+’s thriller about a bungled heist – but even its car chase lacks direction
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The Hollywood stars team up in Apple TV+’s thriller about a bungled heist – but even its car chase lacks direction
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