Brosnan shows up as Hammond, a seedy, grizzled British operative who serves as both a savior and a "plot-explainer," revealing that the uprising was actually sparked by the predatory corporate meddling of Jack’s own company. The Elephant in the Room: The Geopolitics

Jack Dwyer (played with surprising grit by Owen Wilson) moves his wife Annie (Lake Bell) and their two young daughters to an unnamed Southeast Asian country for a new corporate job. They’re looking for a fresh start, but they land right in the middle of a violent coup.

If there is one scene people remember, it’s the heart-stopping moment Jack has to throw his daughters from one building to another to escape the rebels. It’s visceral, uncomfortable, and arguably one of the most intense stunts in recent thriller history.

Suddenly, the "everyman" Jack isn't worried about his 401k or corporate water projects; he’s trying to figure out how to get his family across a rooftop without getting executed. Why This Movie Works (And Why It’s Controversial)