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Play Dirty Hits Prime Video to Split Reviews

The film marks Shane Black’s first feature in seven years, adapting Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels for a holiday-set heist.

Overview

  • The Shane Black–directed caper premiered October 1 as a Prime Video exclusive.
  • Early aggregator readings placed the Rotten Tomatoes critics score in the low-to-mid 50s, according to Forbes and Tom’s Guide.
  • LaKeith Stanfield earns frequent praise and his chemistry with Mark Wahlberg is cited as a key draw.
  • Critics flag formulaic plotting, a dragging midsection and uneven execution, with at least one review blasting the CGI as distracting.
  • Coverage observes Amazon MGM positioning the title as a potential franchise, with no viewership data or sequel commitments yet.