Cut to the Chase

An ex convict named Max Chase is drawn back into trouble when his sister vanishes, leaving behind only questions and danger. He plunges into Shreveport's criminal underworld, tracing a tangled chain of streets, backroom deals, and shadowy operators who know how the city works. Time is against him as dead ends and dead ends converge, forcing him to rely on street smarts, old instincts, and the few allies who still believe he can do right. He teams with Nola Barnes, a capable ally who knows the city's dark corners, while Isobel Chase remains a fragile thread in a dangerous web. The chase tests his limits and his resolve. The stakes are clear, but the path is murky throughout.

Directed by Blayne Weaver, Cut to the Chase arrived in 2017 as a compact action thriller. Weaver also stars as Max Chase, anchoring a lean narrative that blends street level grit with the tension of a man hunting for a kidnapped relative.

Box office figures for Cut to the Chase are not widely reported, and no definitive worldwide gross is publicly documented. The film appears to have a limited release, attracting attention mainly from fans of Blayne Weaver and crime thrillers.

Reception skews modest, with an average rating around 4.667/10 (9 votes) from a small pool of votes, suggesting it may appeal most to fans who enjoy straight ahead crime thrillers. The movie centers on loyalty under pressure, the costs of past choices, and a determined pursuit of family in a harsh city setting. The tone favors brisk, procedural momentum over flashy twists, focusing on grit, practical stakes, and the sense that in this world trust is a rare currency. It earns its keep by clean action choreography, a tight runtime, and a finish that sticks to the film's gritty mood rather than grand spectacle.