Films to See: “Scratch”

The heist movie genre gets a makeover for a broader audience. Nice girl everywoman, Samantha is first seen as the bewildered ‘last person standing’ amidst the bloody aftermath of a gangland gunfight. From here we go back to see how she got into this mess. In this gritty and sometimes darkly comedic story, Samantha is a rookie armoured truck security guard who quickly finds herself caught between corrupt coworkers and the mob. She is joined by a fresh cast that includes brash gang ‘girlfriend’, Gigi who torments a pair of Russian thugs, and a racist homophobe who gets comeuppance from an openly gay gangster. When the last bullet is fired and the police investigation hits a dead end, prepare yourself for a surprise.

Why You Might Like “Scratch”

“Scratch” is an entertaining ride that elevates the heist movie genre by subverting some of its stereotypes and injecting a dark comedic undertone. Fans of action films will enjoy seeing the bad guys posturing and battling for power and money while a broader audience will appreciate the atypical characters and smart clues that unfurl in the final minutes. You can view the trailer and buy tickets for “Scratch” here.

Written by Cathleen MacDonald
Cathleen MacDonald is a writer and filmmaker.