The 2012 film (also known as Medallion ) is an action thriller directed by Simon West and starring Nicolas Cage . The movie reunites Cage with West, who previously directed him in the 1997 hit Con Air . Plot Overview
: Master thief Will Montgomery (Cage) is captured during a heist that goes wrong in New Orleans, resulting in him burning $10 million in cash to avoid evidence. Stolen (2012)
: Eight years later, Will is released from prison, only to find his former partner, Vincent (Josh Lucas), has kidnapped his estranged daughter, Alison . The 2012 film (also known as Medallion )
: Despite the criticism, some fans of the "Cage-rage" persona enjoyed his intensity and the film's fast-paced action set against the backdrop of New Orleans. Production Details Director : Simon West Cast : Nicolas Cage as Will Montgomery Josh Lucas as the villainous Vincent Sami Gayle as Alison Malin Akerman as Riley, a former associate : Eight years later, Will is released from
: Will is given only 12 hours to find the money and save his daughter while being pursued by the FBI. Critical and Commercial Reception
: Vincent, now a shaggy-haired cab driver who faked his own death, believes Will still has the $10 million hidden and demands it as ransom.
: It received generally poor reviews, with a 16% "Rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers often compared it unfavorably to the movie Taken , calling it a predictable rip-off .