The Clean Up Crew

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Overview

When a crime scene clean up crew discovers a briefcase full of money, they must out smart a criminal kingpin and corrupt FBI agents who want it back.

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THE CLEAN UP CREW - Official Trailer (HD)

Cast

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Antonio Banderas

Director:

Jon Keeyes

Writer:

Matthew Rogers

Release Date:

2024-09-12

Run Time:

95m

Genres:

Action Crime Thriller

Keywords:

briefcase crime scene fbi agent kingpin

Financials and Popularity

Budget: Not Declared

Revenue: Not Declared

Vote Average: 5.5/10

Vote Count: 50 Votes

Movie Popularity: 1.2814

Spoken Languages: English

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- 30 April 2026 at 6:10 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 5/10 THE SUMMARY When a specialized crime scene clean-up team discovers a hidden briefcase full of cash at a high-stakes bust, they make the legendary mistake of keeping it. Led by their boss (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), the crew suddenly finds themselves in the crosshairs of a ruthless crime lord (Antonio Banderas) and corrupt government agents who want their loot back. What started as a routine day of scrubbing blood off the walls turns into a high-octane battle for survival. It’s a gritty, fast-paced action flick that tries to mix "working class" banter with the absolute quality chaos of a heist gone wrong. THE PROS The premise is a total winner; using a cleaning crew as the protagonists of an action banger is a high-quality shout that keeps the early scenes feeling honest and fresh. Antonio Banderas is absolute quality as the villain, bringing a legendary, scenery-chewing energy that makes his scenes a sincere win. The film hits a 5/10 because the action is competent and provides a high-quality distraction for a Friday night in. Melissa Leo brings a bit of legendary class to the cast, making her character feel sincere and grounded amidst the exploding briefcases and gunfights. It’s an honest, mid-tier banger for fans who like their thrillers with a side of dark humor. THE CONS It lands a 5/10 because the script is an honest frustration, falling into every "head-shaker" cliché in the action handbook. The dialogue is occasionally quality-deficient, feeling like it’s trying a bit too hard to be witty without the high-quality writing to back it up. It misses a higher mark because the pacing is a bit of a slow-roller in the second act, and the logic of the characters' decisions is often an absolute struggle to follow. It lacks the "epic status" required to stand out in a crowded genre, feeling more like a high-quality rental than a sincere must-see. The finale is a bit quality-deficient, ending on a note that feels rushed and a touch predictable. THE VERDICT A 5/10. A high-quality setup with a legendary villain that is ultimately a winner only for those looking for a standard action fix. It’s an honest and sincere effort, but it stays firmly in the "middle of the road" category. A fair shout if you’re a fan of Banderas or Rhys Meyers, but it’s not an absolute quality masterpiece. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • On-Set Chemistry: To keep the group dynamic honest and high-quality, the actors spent time learning the actual legendary tools of a crime scene cleaner. This helped their on-screen banter feel more sincere and absolute quality during the opening scenes.• Casting Coup: Getting both Antonio Banderas and Melissa Leo was a total win for the production. The legendary duo apparently enjoyed the high-quality, pulpy script, which allowed them to deliver honest and fun performances that elevated the material.• Practical Mess: To ensure the "clean up" scenes looked absolute quality, the production used high-quality, biodegradable stage blood. The legendary mess on set was reportedly an honest nightmare to film, requiring the high-quality crew to clean between every single take. THE VIBE Like the smell of industrial bleach masking something much worse. It smells of latex gloves, stale cigarette smoke, and the metallic tang of a copper coin.

Videos

THE CLEAN UP CREW - Official Trailer (HD)

Cast

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Antonio Banderas

Laurence Kinlan

Matthew Tompkins

Ekaterina Baker

Leslie Stratton

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 7:10 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 5/10
THE SUMMARY
When a specialized crime scene clean-up team discovers a hidden briefcase full of cash at a high-stakes bust, they make the legendary mistake of keeping it. Led by their boss (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), the crew suddenly finds themselves in the crosshairs of a ruthless crime lord (Antonio Banderas) and corrupt government agents who want their loot back. What started as a routine day of scrubbing blood off the walls turns into a high-octane battle for survival. It’s a gritty, fast-paced action flick that tries to mix “working class” banter with the absolute quality chaos of a heist gone wrong.
THE PROS
The premise is a total winner; using a cleaning crew as the protagonists of an action banger is a high-quality shout that keeps the early scenes feeling honest and fresh. Antonio Banderas is absolute quality as the villain, bringing a legendary, scenery-chewing energy that makes his scenes a sincere win. The film hits a 5/10 because the action is competent and provides a high-quality distraction for a Friday night in. Melissa Leo brings a bit of legendary class to the cast, making her character feel sincere and grounded amidst the exploding briefcases and gunfights. It’s an honest, mid-tier banger for fans who like their thrillers with a side of dark humor.
THE CONS
It lands a 5/10 because the script is an honest frustration, falling into every “head-shaker” cliché in the action handbook. The dialogue is occasionally quality-deficient, feeling like it’s trying a bit too hard to be witty without the high-quality writing to back it up. It misses a higher mark because the pacing is a bit of a slow-roller in the second act, and the logic of the characters’ decisions is often an absolute struggle to follow. It lacks the “epic status” required to stand out in a crowded genre, feeling more like a high-quality rental than a sincere must-see. The finale is a bit quality-deficient, ending on a note that feels rushed and a touch predictable.
THE VERDICT
A 5/10. A high-quality setup with a legendary villain that is ultimately a winner only for those looking for a standard action fix. It’s an honest and sincere effort, but it stays firmly in the “middle of the road” category. A fair shout if you’re a fan of Banderas or Rhys Meyers, but it’s not an absolute quality masterpiece.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• On-Set Chemistry: To keep the group dynamic honest and high-quality, the actors spent time learning the actual legendary tools of a crime scene cleaner. This helped their on-screen banter feel more sincere and absolute quality during the opening scenes.
• Casting Coup: Getting both Antonio Banderas and Melissa Leo was a total win for the production. The legendary duo apparently enjoyed the high-quality, pulpy script, which allowed them to deliver honest and fun performances that elevated the material.
• Practical Mess: To ensure the “clean up” scenes looked absolute quality, the production used high-quality, biodegradable stage blood. The legendary mess on set was reportedly an honest nightmare to film, requiring the high-quality crew to clean between every single take.
THE VIBE
Like the smell of industrial bleach masking something much worse. It smells of latex gloves, stale cigarette smoke, and the metallic tang of a copper coin.

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