Bad Company

In the entertaining thriller Bad Company, the small-time crook Jake Hayes is suddenly contacted by the CIA, who are in serious need of his help. Jake's unknown twin brother, Kevin Pope, held a key position in a secret operation, but at the crucial stage he is shot. The CIA is in the process of striking a deal with the Eastern European gangster Adrik Vas, who has a nuclear bomb for sale to the highest bidder. He must not suspect anything, so it is imperative for the CIA that Jake takes over his brother's identity.

For suitable payment, Jake agrees to take on the job of secret agent. What he does not know is that a group of terrorists led by Dragan Adjanic want to get hold of the bomb at any price - even if they have to kill Kevin Pope a second time.

There is nothing wrong with the film's idea, but the plot is dragged out while becoming more and more far-fetched. The film is at its best at the beginning, where several amusing scenes come out of Jake's gradual transformation from homeboy to James Bond. Had humour been to the fore all the time instead of playing a supporting role, a better film would probably have resulted, for the thriller plot looks too much like something we have seen before.